California’s Devastating Wildfires- A Call to Action 

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It can feel paralyzing to witness disasters of the magnitude of California’s devastating wildfires.

We are collectively worrying about our friends and families and loved ones, cultural institutions, wildlife, natural resources, and while also imagining the human toll of having your safe space, your home, being ripped away. 

Communities in Vermont have faced historic flooding in recent years but nothing as massive or as catastrophic as what is happening with California’s devastating wildfires. 

While there is no question that climate change is making wildfires more frequent and more severe, and while the responsibility of learning how to live on this planet without exhausting its resources or turning formerly hospitable land into an inferno is a burden we all share,  the most important thing we can do right now is just help. Below are suggestions curated from community volunteers on the ground. 

Here is your call to action: take a moment right now and do just one of these things. Then go finish your work emails, get dinner on the stove, and come back and do another. Share what you did on your social media platforms, and encourage others to do the same. Combat scary targeted narratives that victim blame, but then get back to direct support- actions speak louder than words. 

Where to Donate Emergency Funds:

If you are in California and need assistance: 

Here is a Comprehensive List of LA Fire Relief Quick Links, Volunteer, and Donation Opportunities.

And in the grand scheme, we can all re-commit to making changes that prioritize environmental stewardship and foster a love of the outdoors with our kids, in the hope that future generations understand the profound effects of human created climate change and value science, innovation, and conservation. We need to work together to avoid California’s devastating wildfires from happening again in the future.

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Becky Alford
Becky Alford is a local, community-focused realtor who uses education, data analysis, and relationship building to help her clients make the best decisions for them. She has focused her professional career on supporting individuals and families through life’s biggest moments. Becky brings an incredible amount of warmth, knowledge, and education to each and every client relationship, and considers it an enormous privilege to be able to walk along side them through their home buying or selling journey. She serves on the Hinesburg Planning Commission, and is always eager to talk about zoning, permitting, land use, and building accessory dwellings. She lives on a multi-generational homestead with her mother, partner, and children.

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