From the Field

Community Preparedness — Notes from the Field

Practical thinking on neighbor relationships, community resilience, and the work that happens before the emergency arrives.

Heat Safety · Community Action

The Neighbor Heat & Smoke Check

The most dangerous hours of a heat wave come after dark — and the neighbors most at risk are the ones nobody checks on. A free, printable checklist for tonight.

Stronghold Compass · July 26, 2026
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Community Preparedness

Why Your Neighbors Are Your Best Preparedness Tool

Most families invest in supplies and forget to invest in relationships — and it's the relationships that determine who survives a long emergency intact.

Tracy Cuajao · July 18, 2026
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Community Resilience · FEMA Funding

BRIC Grant 2026: How to Organize Your Neighborhood Before the Deadline

FEMA's most significant community resilience program is open. Organized neighborhoods are first in line — here's what that means and how to get there.

Tracy Cuajao · July 19, 2026
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