Pilot Season 1: Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery &
Other Disaster Prevention and Recovery
“Join us in shaping a better tomorrow, one conversation at a time.”
Our pilot season begins with the restoration from one of the most destructive and costly natural disasters in California & U.S. history: L.A.’s wildfire recovery. Together, we’ll explore root causes, listen to local voices, and crowdsource real solutions that other communities across the U.S. can apply when disaster strikes—and learn from to prepare in advance
Beta Pilot Season 1: LA Wildfire Recovery and Other Disaster Prevention and Recovery
Guest Expert, Margo Robbins, Executive Director of Cultural Fire Management Council shares the ancient Indigenous practice of cultural and prescribed burns and how it can prevent wildfires, restore ecosystems, and heal communities.
Special Guest and Altadena resident, Carine Yahinian, bravely shares her family’s journey of navigating recovery, the urgent need for a simple, clear support guide, and her call to action for a better, community-informed system.
Guest Experts, Chef Wing Lam, Kristin Martin & American Red Cross OC Heroes Honoree, Chef Robert DuVall share their inspiring story of how OC Chefs Relief Fund started as two-week grassroots mission and grew into a three-month effort delivering 10K meals and supplies to frontline workers, wildfire victims. They also share the value of a platform like Community, Serve Us in supporting these large volunteer efforts.
Guest Expert Scott Winter shares his experience helping to curate the Paradise Fire Recovery and discusses how immersive storytelling and nonpartisan collaboration can shape disaster recovery.
Guest Expert Asher Jay illuminates the value of Community, Serve Us and the use of a crowdsourcing platform to support disaster recovery & preparedness and outlines the need for radical collaboration as climate change accelerates.
Guest Expert Carlo Saggese provides an enlightening, not-to-be-missed overview of how technology innovators can combat wildfires, support disaster relief, and collaborate with Community, Serve Us to create lasting solutions.
Resources, Articles, and General Information
Community Support & Resources
Access a growing collection of resources, articles, and how-to guides designed to help individuals and communities navigate recovery and rebuild stronger. From mental health and insurance tips to FEMA and rebuilding processes, we’re curating the most helpful tools in one place. We’re continuously updating this library as new services and information become available.
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