Wildfire season is a common and worrisome time each year for many within the United States and around the world. The goal of this playbook is to provide guidance to those who work with children, youth, and families in the event of a fire or the threat of a fire in or near their community.

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This playbook was created through a collaborative effort among many individuals and community groups. Thank you to everyone who made this project possible. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley (BGCNV) team members - Rashell Brobst, Chief Executive Officer; Scott Dinits, Human Resources Director; and Erin Kennedy, Director of Case Management - played a critical role in developing ideas and interview questions, recruiting community members for interviews, sharing resources and examples, and providing feedback through each step of the creation of this playbook. Lindsey Nenadal, Ph.D., and her undergraduate research team – Sierra Zaragoza, Courtney Peria, and Tori Thayer - in the Department of Child Development at California State University, Chico closely collaborated with the BGCNV team, interviewed community members, analyzed data, and created this playbook.

Please visit http://lnenadal.yourweb.csuchico.edu for a digital version of this playbook. This is a resource for communities and we are available for consultation and support. If you have questions, comments, or would like additional help, please email or call us at: Lindsey Nenadal (lnenadal@csuchico.edu), Rashell Brobst (RBrobst@bgcnv.org), Scott Dinits (SDinits@bgcnv.org), Erin Kennedy (ekennedy@bgcnv.org), or Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley (530- 899-0335).