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Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Tampa Bay area on October 9, causing fatalities and approximately $50 billion in damage. Multiple areas of the state experienced flooding. Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction and fatalities across the southeastern United States in late September 2024. Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia were affected, […]
California: The Park Fire in northern California began July 24 north of Chico and quickly grew out of control, in part due to exceptionally hot, dry conditions. It is the fourth largest fire ever in California’s history. Tens of thousands of residents in Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama counties evacuated, and many homes and other […]
Mindfulness: Spring Clean Your Mind By: Kim Sudol, CERF+ Senior Administrative Manager All photos by Kim Sudol It’s safe to say that spring has finally arrived. In Vermont, this means temperatures rise as snow melts, unveiling not only sprouting flowers and budding trees but also revealing all the garbage that was concealed by snow cover. […]
In 2024, tornadoes and severe storms affected multiple states in the Great Plains and Midwest. The storms caused several fatalities as well as widespread property damage. CERF+ is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to craft artists who were affected by the […]
Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle caused fatalities, destroyed property, and forced several evacuations in late February 2024 when the Smokehouse Creek Fire became the largest in the state’s history. CERF+ is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to craft artists who were […]
In late January/early February 2024, southern California experienced several days of heavy precipitation, causing widespread flooding and hundreds of mudslides. Power outages affected over 70,000 residents. Nearly a foot of rain fell in some parts of Los Angeles, an area which typically only receives 12-14″ of rainfall annually. Heavy snow also impeded travel in several […]
By: CERF+ Executive Director Ruby Lopez Harper Disaster readiness. I know, no one wants to talk about it. It isn’t “sexy” or “media-worthy.” It isn’t something anyone wants to or has the time or capacity to talk about. Let’s face it, organizations and artists are just trying to live right now. But hear me out. […]
Severe storms swept through the eastern United States in December 2023. Approximately 600,000 individuals lost power in New York, New Jersey, and New England due to a rainstorm accompanied by powerful winds. Freezing temperatures are exacerbating the situation. Tragically, the storm caused at least four fatalities. This weather system originated in Florida, sparking flash flood […]
Severe storms and several tornadoes swept through the South over the weekend of December 9-10 affecting several states, including Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and North Carolina. Tennessee was the most severely affected state, and the greater Clarksville and Nashville communities suffered the worst effects. Unfortunately, several lives were lost and many homes were destroyed. Up to […]
With fall colors still prominent but just beginning to fade softly past their peak, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts opened its doors November 9-12, 2023 for its final workshop session of the year. For the second year, Arrowmont designated this weekend as Legacy Weekend, an Appalachian arts program for Appalachian administrators. Arrowmont welcomed arts […]
