The Plan
In the context of climate change, expanding urban boundaries, and increasing wildfire risk, who are the populations that need to be given consideration? What plans need to be prepared to mitigate health hazards during a wildfire event?
Learn more about the public health considerations and planning that occur before a wildfire:
Planning for Specific Populations
Selena Peña
Pediatric health effects of wildfire smoke and what to do about it.
Joselyn Orellana
Health effects from wildfire smoke on people who live outdoors.
Tomás Zurita
Impacts of climate change & wildfire on people who work in the agricultural sector.
Teresa Campos-Ortiz
Key components to ensuring equitable support for Latinx communities in wildfire emergencies.
Veronica Roderick
Considerations for adults aged 65 and over in wildfire preparation and response.
Noori Payne
Accessibility barriers and environmental justice concerns in emergency planning for natural disasters.