FR After the Disaster – Boulder County: A Toolkit for Communities Impacted By Wildfire
Summary
Developed for Boulder County, Colorado, this guidebook offers communities actionable tools and guidance for recovery after a wildfire. The focus is on supporting residents with steps to take for immediate safety, suggestions on tracking communication, and identifying who may need to be called post-disaster (e.g., insurance companies, banks, utility providers), as well as suggestions for mental health support. Information is also provided to help residents return to their properties and identify the materials needed for cleanup. Tips for a safe return and documenting damage for insurance claims are also provided. It also discusses post-disaster considerations such as the increased risk of flooding and the need for fire-safe landscaping.
Why is this Useful
This toolkit is a useful example of the type of guidance a local government can prepare and provide for residents returning home after a disaster. It includes checklists with key tasks, local contact information, and covers topics often overlooked in guidebooks such as how to care for animals and restore landscapes. The guide is highly visual, simple to read, and written in plain language. Communities would need to adapt it to the local context and include local resources and contact information.
Publisher
Colorado State University Extension
Date
2021
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Theme
need theme acfield
Sector
need sector acf field