In collaboration with Congresswoman Andrea Salinas,

we invite you join us for a special viewing and expert discussion of

Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire

With Expert Q&A Panel --- US Capitol Building --- September 13th, 5-8 pm

In a visually stunning manner, ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE distills what we’ve learned about wildland fire over the decades and provides a road-map for solutions that will benefit millions of people in communities at risk of extreme wildfires.


The expert research presented in the film and the highlights it contains are all intimately tied to upcoming Congressional business across multiple committees, anticipated legislation and spending bills. The documentary will be followed by a panel which features experts who will talk about the the challenges and solutions to preventing humanitarian disasters, supporting firefighters and keeping viable insurance markets active in the face of growing wildfire risk. 


The goal is to contextualize the challenges we face and discuss the viable solutions to prepare us for the kind of extreme fires that have escaped control and caused huge losses to communities across the United States.


This event is for members of Congress, Congressional staff, and key people who are working on these pressing issue. Space is limited. To secure your spot please RSVP via the Calendar Invite or via this Eventbrite link.

Meet the Discussion Panel

Jennifer Pippa - Vice-President of Disaster Programs, American Red Cross

Bio Here


Roy Wright - CEO, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

Bio Here


Margo Robbins - Executive Director, Cultural Fire Management Council

Bio Here


Dr. Lori Moore Merrell - United States Fire Administrator

Bio Here

Dr. Jack Cohen is deeply respected by structural and wildland firefighters for having figured out how we keep homes from igniting and communities from being destroyed in extreme fire events. He has figured out what we need to do to greatly limit the potential for devastating wildland urban fires and his research is featured in the film. Learn more about Jack and read his recommendations.

The team at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety are experts on how to keep homes from burning in extreme wildfires. Their research has resulted in the Wildfire Prepared Home designation.


Click below to watch Roy Wright and Nancy Watkins of Milliman speak on the latest Episode of PBS Weathered about how wildfire is impacting the insurance market.

 
 

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September 13th, 5pm, US Capitol Building

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