Dr. Leslie Irvine, Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Director of CU's Animals and Society Certificate Program, talks pets and how to best mitigate their risk after a disaster.

Kevin Pollack of ACTS Law shares the presentation he made to the CA Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force on behalf of the policyholder.

Christine Lenches-Hinkel discusses methods for treating contaminated soils, including the costs and benefits of each approach, with a focus on bioremediation.

Dr. Nicole Maccalla presents new EFRU data on indoor contamination after wildfire remediation and why “Clearance Before Occupancy” is critical for safe return.

Krista Copland and Andrew Wessels present a practical guide to navigating the SCE compensation offer for standing homes and soil contamination after the Eaton Fire.

Dr. Andrew Whelton and Eric Bollens answer important questions relevant for those with homes impacted by ash from the fires.

The LA Fire Health Study found toxic Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium-6) nanoparticles within six miles of burn areas, raising urgent concerns for community health and safety.

LA Fire Health Study physicians and scientists experts discuss short-term and long-term health effects from the kinds of contamination found in the Eaton Fire.

Attorney Dylan Shaffer returns to EFRU to explain how the 6/24/25 ruling against CA FAIR Plan’s denial of smoke claims impacts policyholders and their homes.

Joy Chen and Matt Craig from Eaton Fire Survivors Network share how they’re holding insurers accountable and highlight recovery resources available on the Eaton Fire Discord platform.

Dr. Nicole Maccalla shares EFRU contamination map findings, while Dr. Anne Marie Fine and Dr. Lyn Patrick discuss contamination exposure of past disasters.

Wildfire expert Andrew Whelton, PhD, and Lightbox CTO Eric Bollens answer questions on WUI fire hazards and recovery for homes, destroyed lots, soil, and drinking water.

LA Fire Health Study, a collaborative research team, presents a comprehensive study on the environmental aftermath and the post-fire health impacts of the LA Fires.

Attorney Dylan Schaffer discusses bad faith insurers, including CA FAIR Plan, and their failure to investigate and pay partial loss and smoke damage claims.

The EFRU Legal Representation Subcommittee leads an interactive discussion on ways to identify key criteria for selecting legal representation in a potential lawsuit against SCE.

Jane Williams of California Communities Against Toxics speaks on the toxic hazards caused by the Eaton Fire, best practices on soil remediation, and how to protect yourself.

CIH Dawn Bolstad-Johnson from Kaizen Safety Solutions shares her professional insights and experience in post-wildfire testing and remediation.

Altadena residents Andrea-Marie Stark and Dr. Chris Tickner, MFT PhD, discuss the psychological impact of disasters and techniques on self-care.

Marshall Fire standing home survivor Jenn Kaaoush and CIH Michael Polkabla share recommendations and insights on wildfire testing, remediation, and recovery.