The Inter-Tribal Long Term Recovery Foundation (ITLTRF) hosted the annual Rise and Shine Resiliency Breakfast on July 23, 2024 at Harrah's So Cal. An event that highlighted ITLTRF's efforts to support tribal disaster preparedness and long-term recovery and resiliency in the face of climate transformation. The event was open to tribal leaders, executive staff, first responders, elders and community members interested in safety, preparedness and resilience.
Inter Tribal Long Term Recovery Foundation (ITLTRF) hosted the annual Rise and Shine Resiliency Breakfast on July 23, 2024 at Harrah's So Cal. This Annual Resiliency Breakfast provided an informative program to over 50 guests, highlighting ITLTRF's efforts to support Tribal disaster preparedness and long term recovery and resilience in the face of climate transformation.
The US Department of Defense now categorizes wildfires as a threat to national security; understanding how to live in good relation to fire is necessary to protect lives and property and restore health and balance to our lands. As such, Chief Wes Ruise Jr. from the La Jolla Fire Department and Joelene Tamm from the La Jolla Natural Resources Department provided a keynote address to share the work they are doing to restore fire to the land and build a fire cadre to address our region's most critical ecological needs.
Attendees heard updates from the Pala Fire Department on two projects, Pala Tribal Listos Project and Genasys Evacuation System, and then encouraged to explore fire alert apps. Megan Jennings presented on upcoming CNNCTS projects, and other presentations included SDGE Fire Management projects with Pala Environmental. After the presentation, attendees were navigated around the room to meet in small groups for a Walkabout Community Feedback Session discussing climate related issues and community responses. Attendees identified priorities and important next steps.
The event was open to Tribal leaders, executive staff, first responders, elders, and community members interested in safety, preparedness, and resilience. Each guest received a SDGE Safety Bag to assist in preparing for emergency power shut offs due to extreme heat and winds.
Learn more about the Collaborative for Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS) at cnncts.org.
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