natural disasters

Preparing for Wildfires With Evacuation Plans, Emergency Supplies – And Domestic Violence Awareness

By Claudia Boyd-Barrett

As wildfires and other natural disasters increase due to our warming climate, so too do risks to domestic violence survivors and others vulnerable to abuse during times of disruption.

Because ​​about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men will experience physical or sexual violence or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime, disaster planning that doesn’t listen to the needs of domestic violence survivors can leave a vulnerable population to cope on their own.

As Wildfires Grow, So Does California’s Housing and Homelessness Crisis. Here Are Some Solutions

By Claudia Boyd-Barrett

As climate change increases the intensity of wildfires in California, more people are losing their homes and facing long-term displacement and instability.

Researchers and those who work with disaster victims said there is insufficient government assistance to help the most vulnerable wildfire survivors find housing. There also isn’t enough housing to accommodate California’s swelling population of wildfire refugees.

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