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About Heather Korth
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Entries by Heather Korth
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Our Front Porch: Looking Back
November 11, 2019 in board member, colorado, Denver, disaster, disaster housing, house fire, our front porch, startup, volunteering /by Heather KorthGuest Blogger: Erin Stotts, OFP Board President I remember going to the first Our Front Porch meeting in January 2014, a setting that many future meetings would include: Heather’s condo, guacamole, exciting ideas, a senior citizen pug, and a hundred different directions it could and should go. At that time, I would have never guessed […]
The Complete Fire Safety Guide
October 8, 2019 in disaster, fire, fire prevention, house fire, trauma /by Heather KorthIn honor of Fire Prevention Week, we want to share this great resource that will help you to both prevent and prepare for a house fire. Stay safe! Guest Blogger: Robert Dekanski, The Dekanski Home Selling Team In 2017, one home fire occurred every 88 seconds in the United States, and about half of the insurance […]
Last Call for Volunteers!
October 2, 2019 in Uncategorized /by Heather KorthCheck out our latest Newsletter for info on volunteering at the OFP house and an upcoming Undie Drive!
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The first Our Front Porch Home is now here! See the announcement here!
The Porch Press: July 2019
July 15, 2019 in Uncategorized /by Heather KorthBeyond the Lights and Sirens – An Emergency Manager’s Perspective
July 9, 2019 in Denver, disaster, disaster housing, disaster relief, long term recovery, our front porch, post-disaster housing, support system /by Heather KorthGuest Blogger: Dr. Enessa Janes, Community Resilience Coordinator When people hear the words “disaster” or “emergency management,” they typically think about first responders (police, EMTs, or firefighters) or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Although these groups are crucial to response efforts, when it comes time for families and communities to begin recovery, it takes […]