99% Invisible Not Built For This #2: The Ripple Effect
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Aug 23, 2024 
Susan Dobra, a former English professor and Paradise resident who lost her home in the Camp Fire, shares her poignant journey of survival and resilience. She discusses the cascading effects of disasters, revealing how the housing crisis intertwines with environmental catastrophes. The challenges faced by displaced residents highlight the emotional toll on communities and the struggle for affordable living. Dobra's narrative illustrates the complex dynamics of finding home and the urgent need for systemic change in the face of climate challenges.
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Paradise Found
- Susan Dobra moved to Chico in the 90s, drawn by its vibrant community and music scene.
- Unable to afford housing in Chico, she and her partner found a cheaper fixer-upper in Paradise.
A Fresh Start
- Crystal Johnson moved to Paradise in 2017 seeking a fresh start after a period of homelessness.
- She found stability working at a trailer park, exchanging her labor for housing and finding a sense of purpose.
Climate Change Gets Real
- Susan Dobra, teaching a course on global issues at Chico State, initially viewed climate change as a future problem.
- The Camp Fire drastically shifted her perspective, bringing the reality of climate change to her doorstep.