Kelley McIntosh, a climate journalist, and her friend gift practical survival items amidst increasing climate risks. They join a community emergency response team (CERT) in LA, enhancing their disaster preparedness. Recent training focuses on actionable responses to climate disasters, reflecting their desire for control in unsettling times. As they engage in hands-on practice with tools like fire extinguishers, they confront their fears and aim to support their community during crises, echoing an urgent call for personal readiness as climate challenges grow.
Kelley McIntosh reflects on how growing up in rural Pennsylvania shaped her perspective on fire disasters, saying, 'Fire is just something you lose control of so fast.'
The community emergency response training allowed volunteers to prepare for climate disasters, giving them a sense of agency and usefulness as events intensified.
The author compares gifting fire extinguishers and prepper items as an actionable response to a world increasingly threatened by climate change, prioritizing preparation over despair.
Participants in Cert training are recognized for their commitment to community resilience, with Santa Monica's chief resilience officer acknowledging their role in disaster response.
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