## The Unthinkable: A Reflection on Loss and Emergencies ### A Harrowing Experience When Lizz Porter recalls the River Fire in August 2021, her voice falters when remembering what was left behind. Her family believed their home in Colfax, California, would be safe. Alas, they were mistaken. ### The Pain of Loss Porter left behindEssential Items to Grab in an Emergency Evacuation