Even after the smoke clears from a wildfire, the danger is not
over. Other hazards such as debris flows (fast-moving,
destructive landslides) can also occur in the aftermath of a
wildfire. Wildfires and landslides occur in every state and
territory; they kill people and cost American taxpayers billions
of dollars in disaster aid, disruption of commerce, and
destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. "While we
cannot prevent natural events such as floods, mudslides,
volcanic eruptions, wildfires, earthquakes, or tsunamis, we can
reduce or mitigate their devastating impacts by helping
communities to rebuild in safer locations, construct sturdier
dwellings, and enforce sound building practices," said U.S.
Representative Earl Blumenauer. Come hear how the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) and its partners are working together
to meet the challenge of reducing America´s wildfire and
landslide risk. The USGS will host a congressional briefing on
how science can be used to safeguard communities from the threat
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