IPEIA’s “family” includes members who have been affected by wildfires and flooding this summer. This includes individuals, families, pets, and animals who have had to evacuate their homes, in some cases more than once! Others are waiting for evacuation orders. It is difficult for those not affected by these events to understand the helpless feelings and vulnerable state experienced by those impacted. The collective hearts and thoughts of IPEIA go out to everyone affected by these events.