""It felt very cathartic," he said. "It gave me and my research group something actionable to do in relation to the disaster, so we weren't just passively waiting for things to unfold.""
""There hasn't been a ton of time to stop and think about what [the loss] feels like: There's just so much that needs to be dealt with related to the insurance company,""
""I've had to manage that, the mental health of my wife and two daughters, and also make sure the research gets done in my group.""
François Tissot, a Caltech geochemist who lost his home in January wildfires, tested ash and soot to evaluate lingering toxic chemical risks. His findings informed post-fire public health guidance and provided actionable work that mitigated feelings of helplessness after the disaster. Tissot has spent the year rebuilding his family's life while balancing insurance matters, his wife's and daughters' mental health, and ongoing research responsibilities. Caltech secured temporary housing for his family and provided mental health resources. Colleges across Los Angeles also launched relief funds and efforts to assist displaced faculty, students, and staff.
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