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Firefighters, pilots and equipment operators are mobilized across much of Indian Country in Washington and Oregon, to rein in wildfires that have endangered many tribal communities.

Amidst the powwow season and canoe journey season festivities, multiple tribes are currently being impacted by wildfires, and homes, livestock, pets, and valuables are in danger of being lost.

Above is an article describing what tribes are currently impacted. There is also a lot of information for WA/OR locals on where to drop off physical donations contained within it. If you are unsure of the current status of drop-off locations, check the official website(s) or Facebook profile(s) of the tribe(s) you wish to donate to.

Official Websites

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Financial Donations

Cedar Fund Wildfire Recovery Campaign

Yakama Nation Signal Peak and Ransier Fire Updates

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1. Get your news from reputable sources that don't sensationalize. So no news, not even NPR. Instead, as you're in Washington, check this site for info:

They have a blog which calmly lays out what's happening, and they also have a tab for current fire & air quality conditions and forecasts. Between that and Watch Duty, you will have all the information you need.

2. Do what you need to do to stay healthy during wildfire smoke events: get yourself some kn95s or n95s or even a p100 if you're very sensitive. Wear those while outside. Either buy a good air filter rated for wildfire smoke, or do one of the box fan + furnace filter(s) set ups (Corsi-Rosenthal is top tier, others are cheaper and easier in the near term), using filters rated for wildfire smoke. Run it 24/7 until air quality is back to normal.

(For people not in Seattle/well-resourced urban areas around Puget Sound, skip to step 6 and then come back here)

3. Understand that regular fire is a natural and healthy part of many ecosystems around here, though what we're seeing is not. This is the result of 100 years of fire suppression of all types, which lead to a build up of burnable material, leading to bigger, hotter, more intense fires (and that's before the impacts of climate change). The fire itself isn't bad, but it is inevitable. It's better to do prescribed burns intentionally and safely. This is a brief explanation:

4. This talks about the westside prairie ecosystem, which is ecosystem dominated by Garry Oaks, a keystone tree species that is fire-adapted, and used to cover much of the I-5 corridor:

These prairies have pretty much disappeared because of fire suppression, of both natural fires and intentional cultural fires by the native peoples of this area.

5. Realistically, it's very, very unlikely that you'll ever have to evacuate Seattle of all places due to wildfires. West side wildfires are not nearly what east side fires are, and they're much less common:

The geography, ecosystems, and resources of the two sides of the state are very, very different. Seattle itself is surrounded by water, meaning those planes can just dip into the Sound right there and almost immediately drop their load. All those multi-lane highways act as fire breaks, too. Seattle also has a lot of money and resources. In short, Seattle is the last place you need to worry about burning.

6. That said, you could do the level of preparedness suggested by the government in general:

Knowing what you would do and having a plan can really help with anxiety.

7. Do what you can to help those directly impacted by wildfires. Donate to food banks, local non-profits, etc. Doing something about it tells your brain that you can do something, that you're not helpless. You can have an impact, you can help people who have been harmed by these fires.

8. Spread the word about the effects of total fire suppression and the need for prescribed fires. Also look into fire wise landscaping, if applicable. Or holler at your local cities to get on that. Some resources on that matter:

https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/mg-home/gardening-resources/fire-wise-tip-sheet/

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pnw-590-fire-resistant-plants-home-landscapes

1. Does OP mention an obligation on victims to forgive abusers who have learned from their past actions?

2. Does OP mention any work on the part of victims to educate their abusers?

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if you would like to spite the really mean people even more today, consider donating to raices con voz. they're a student-led organization in los angeles, who deliver food and essential supplies to immigrant families who can't leave their homes due to the ICE raids. More information about them here

in keeping with tradition, here is a link to unicef's fund for emergency health supplies and services for survivors of the venezuela earthquakes.

here is another link for manos in action, an organization that delivers supplies, such as food and childcare items, to latin american immigrants in central florida. I've participated in one of their local food drives; they're great. if you're not local to central florida, you can always donate money.