The back-to-back Franklin and Palisades wildfires in Malibu, California provided an opportunity to explore the implementation and successes of the Community Brigade pilot program—a volunteer training initiative focused on fostering community-led wildfire resilience. This study documents the program’s merit in strengthening trust and increasing community understanding and ownership of wildfire risk.

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The event caused powerful shaking and triggered destructive tsunami waves. Ultimately, more than 18,000 people perished, and widespread damage was recorded, including a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Join this upcoming webinar on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 to mark the anniversary of a turning point disaster.

Secure your spot for the 51st annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, to be held Sunday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026.