Wildfire Risk, Response, and Preparedness
Thank you to Nicholas Shanahan of the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies and Jeremy Knighton, Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Management for the Asheville Fire Department for joining me in the studio today to talk about Wildfire Risk, Response, and Preparedness.
You can listen back here: bit.ly/GAR archives
A few resources that they shared during the episode:
resistwildfirenc.org with the zones to start planning and adjusting for a fire resistant home.
Resources that can be found at ashevillenc.gov :
Climate Resiliency assessment
vulnerability maps
top 3 hazards
ready, set, go!
And here’s a great list of resources in a Google Doc format with links and short descriptions. WNC Wildfire Info/Resources
Also mentioned on today’s episode (in Walker’s detached yet totally connected brain) was Roots So Deep You Can See the Devil Down There, a 4 part docu-series about the environmental impacts of animal husbandry, through traditional methods versus AMP practices.
This Week’s Calendar of Events
Wednesday, April 16
Save the UNCA Woods - Community Input Session - 6:30-8pm
sign up for commenting starts at 5:45 on Reed Plaza
doors open at 6pm
you can show up early and take some time to enjoy the beautiful campus :)
parking registration is required to park on campus! (free and easy to do - use QR code on the image included in these notes)
location: UNCA Campus, Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room
NOTE: the following items NOT allowed inside the building:
signs
mask
backpacks
food or drinks (including water bottles)
pets (service animals are permitted)
weapons
selfie sticks, tripods, noise-makers
umbrellas
Thursday, April 17
Terracycle Event 11am-3pm at West Village Market
there is also one on Saturday April 19th from 1-3pm in WVM parking lot
sign up for their newsletter at westvillagemarket.com to stay in the loop
Vermicomposting Workshop 4-5:30p with Bountiful Cities and WNC Food Waste Solutions - Free Registration here: https://bit.ly/Worms17APR25
Networking Potluck - 5:30-7pm with WNC Food Waste Solutions
Small Scale Solutions for Eroding Stream Banks 5:30-7pm @ Peace Gardens & Market (47 Bryant Street) - more info on their Facebook page
“Building Workplaces that Stand Up for Immigrant Rights”- 6pm with @cimawnc (IG) - register at bit.ly/buncombe17
Saturday, April 19
Terracycle Event 1-3pm at West Village Market
more information in the newsletter at westvillagemarket.com
Tuesday, April 22 Happy Earth Day!
Meet Me at the Market 3:30-6:30pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market at 718 Haywood Road
The Green Assistant, host of Green Assistant Radio on 103.3 AshevilleFM will be tabling at the market, answering your recycling and waste questions AND collecting some materials for reuse.
This month we will be collecting:
+ paper bags of all kinds as long as they are CLEAN
+ plastic grocery bags for food reuse so please keep them clean
+ SPECIAL COLLECTION: MUGS in any condition!
As long as it is still mug shaped, we will accept it. Yes, in any condition but ONLY at this Collection Point on Tues April 22 from 3:30-6:30 at WAVL Tailgate Market!
Good ones will be donated to 12 Baskets for their community cafe. (Good mugs can also be donated directly to them. Check their social media for more information.)
Sub-par mugs will be used in programs via the eco depot.
Got an event you want our community to know about? Send it to me at thegreenassistant@gmail.com
Thanks for tuning in to Green Assistant Radio on AshevilleFM.org every Tuesday morning from 11-12, where we get real about going green!
* show notes last edited at 2:37am on 16APR25