COVID Hits Wildfire Fighters Even Harder Than Last Year
An article from the Pew Charitable Trusts addresses how COVID-19 has impacted wildland firefighters worse in 2021 as compared to 2020. Read the piece here.
September 17, 2021
Tag: COVID-19
Partner Webinar: Addressing Disaster Workforce Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For the past 18 months, emergency response personnel have dealt with the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to the regular onslaught of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards.
September 13, 2021
SFE Webinar: Moving to Hybrid Events – A Discussion with Natural Resource Professionals
SFE Webinar: Moving to Hybrid Events – A Discussion with Natural Resource Professionals September 23, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET Hosted by NC State University Forestry Extension and the
August 19, 2021
New Guidance: Emergency Evacuation and Sheltering during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way we respond to natural hazards, from how populations are evacuated to how shelters operate. Even with vaccination programs ramping up, disaster responses will need to
February 24, 2021
Survey: Wildfire Management Under COVID-19 – Looking Back and Looking Ahead
An international team of researchers is seeking feedback from wildland fire professionals that looks back at the past year (what are the lessons learned so far?) and ahead (what are
February 22, 2021
SFE Webinar Recording Available: COVID-19 Impacts on Southeast Prescribed Fire and Strategies for Keeping Fire on the Ground
The recording of the Southern Fire Exchange webinar from Thursday, February 11th “COVID-19 Impacts on Southeast Prescribed Fire and Strategies for Keeping Fire on the Ground” is now live on
February 16, 2021
NASA Documents Fewer Prescribed Burns During the Pandemic
A new research data dashboard from NASA shows the changes in prescribed fire use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The satellite derived images show the temporal and spatial changes in the
February 1, 2021
SFE Webinar: COVID-19 Impacts on Southeast Prescribed Fire & Strategies for Keeping Fire on the Ground
Hosts: NASA, Tall Timbers Research Station, Southern Fire Exchange, Joint Fire Science Program, and the University of Florida Presenters: Benjamin Poulter, Ph.D., NASA Earth Sciences Division Morgan Varner, Ph.D., Tall
January 22, 2021
Partner Webinar: Preventing COVID-19 Exposures During Natural Disasters – 12/07
This webinar in partnership with AIHA and the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice, Subcommittee on Environmental Justice and Natural Disasters, will provide guidance on keeping those who deploy as
December 3, 2020
Recording Available: 2020 Florida Statewide Prescribed Fire Council Meetings
Recorded presentations are now available from the 2020 All Florida Virtual Prescribed Fire Council Meeting hosted by the Southern Fire Exchange, University of Florida, North Florida Prescribed Fire Council, Central
November 20, 2020