The George Washington University has expert faculty members available for interviews to discuss various aspects of the California Wildfires.

GW’s Flash Studio can accommodate live, remote or taped television and radio interviews.

Michael Mann, assistant professor of geography, has done extensive research on wildfires. He can discuss the economic losses due to wildfires and the effects on agriculture.

Joseph A. Barbera, associate professor of engineering management, is an expert on emergency management, management of large-scale incident response and public health emergency response.

Gregory Squires, professor of sociology and public policy & public administration, can discuss community development, fair housing, and related equity issues connected to natural disasters.