This board game may help communities prepare for wildfire catastrophes

By Katherine Monahan

Published June 20, 2024 at 5:28 PM EDT

Experts are struggling to prepare vulnerable communities for potential wildfire catastrophes. One new approach is a community-wide board game that tests resilience and preparedness.

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