CDP 2022 North American Wildfires Fund

Typically, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) starts its North American wildfires profile in the summer or even fall. However, as climate change increasingly has a more significant impact, we have been losing the concept of disaster seasons.

As 2022 began, fires continued to burn or sprung up in several states. As drought pushes east, more wildfires are popping up in southern and plains states. The new year started with a fire over New Year’s Eve in Colorado and there have also been fires in other states including: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

There are several areas of ongoing support that are needed in the recovery phase. These include the rebuilding of homes or repair of damage, debris clean-up, soil remediation, temporary housing, physical and mental health, agricultural support, and livelihood/income support.

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