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Join experts and community leaders at the Living with Fire Summit to explore innovative strategies for enhancing wildfire resilience in Santa Barbara County.
As wildfires become an increasingly urgent reality in California, the need for innovative solutions and cross-sector collaboration has never been greater. On October 23, 2024, the Living with Fire Summit will bring together experts, policymakers, and community leaders to address one of the most pressing challenges facing Santa Barbara County: how can we live with fire, not just fight it? Join them for an in-depth exploration of wildfire resilience and the strategies shaping our region's future.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
1 pm - 6:30 pmABOUT THE EVENT
The Living with Fire Summit, hosted by the Community Environmental Council, UCSB's California NanoSystems Institute, and the Santa Barbara County Wildfire Resilience Collaborative, is a pivotal event focused on wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. Taking place at the CEC's Environmental Hub in Santa Barbara on October 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM, the summit will feature discussions on the current landscape of wildfire resilience efforts in the region. Attendees will hear from experts in fire management, policy, and innovation, with panel sessions centered on the "Before," "During," and "After Fire" phases. The goal is to inspire new collaborations, close gaps in policy and technology, and accelerate the implementation of cutting-edge solutions to better protect communities from the growing threat of wildfires.
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CEC's Environmental Hub