The 805
Fires, mudslides and recovery
How should we rebuild? What could local officials have done to better prepare residents? How can we help victims and their families?
By Jonathan Bastian • • 58m ListenAfter the Thomas Fire stripped hillsides along Ventura and Santa Barbara of vegetation, heavy rain triggered tragic mudslides in Montecito. As the region braces for more winter storms, KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian hosts a live call-in show to discuss what we learned and how our communities can better prepare for the next natural disaster.
How should we rebuild? What could local officials have done to better prepare residents? How can we help victims and their families?
Friday, February 2nd at noon, join us, share your opinion and ask your questions.
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Jonathan Bastian
Host, Life Examined
Kathryn Barnes
Producer, Reporter
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Jason Groman
Fulfillment Coordinator and Beat Architect for KCRW
Tom Fayram
deputy director of Santa Barbara County’s water resources and flood control district
Abe Powell
Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade
Alana Walczak
CEO of CALM, non-profit to prevent, assess and treat child abuse