Disaster Expert Emphasizes Equity, Community in Recovery from Fires – July 4, 2018

Several Sonoma County groups are working to make sure the recovery from October’s wildfires is not only fast but also fair. One group recently convened a “summit” on equity, recovery and resilience.

SoCo Rises is one of several groups active in the county’s recovery from last October’s fires. The group pulls together many constituents of the progressive community to consider equity in the rebuilding process. Laurie Johnson was among the speakers. She is an urban planner specializing in disaster recovery and risk management. Our news director Steve Mencher was in the audience.

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