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California

Unit Leadership

Chair

Jim Holm

Secretary

Anne Guenther

Treasurer

Sue Ewert

Northern Calif Vice Chair

John Little

Central Calif Vice Chair

Mike Hofer

Southern Calif Vice Chair

Tom Valenzuela

Communications Vice Chair

Kathy Heinrichs Wiest

Responses

Elk, WA

The Gray Fire, which started near Medical Lake, Washington, and the Oregon Road Fire, which started near Elk, Washington, are two significant wildfires that occurred in the area in 2023. Both fires resulted in significant damage, with the Gray Fire...

Lahaina, HI

In August 2023, wildfires ravaged Maui, causing significant damage. The fires affected both local residents and the island’s natural landscapes. Over 13,000 people have been displaced during the Maui Wildfires with over 2,000 buildings destroyed...

Barnsdall, OK

Barnsdall was hit by an EF4 tornado on May 6, 2024. The peak wind speeds were 180 mph. The tornado traveled for nearly 41 miles on the ground; killed two people and injured 33. Around 80 homes were destroyed. This was actually the second tornado that...

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