Maddie Congdon

Early Childhood Assessment Assistant Coordinator

Mobile: 775-830-7259
Email: maddiec@unr.edu
Address: 8050 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
Representing: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Education

Bishop Manogue, H.S., 2005
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, University of Nevada, Reno, 2011

Publications

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Brochures
Be Ember Aware During a wildfire, thousands of embers can rain down on your roof and pelt the side of your home like hail during a storm. Embers coming into contact with flammable material is the major reason why homes burn from wildfires.By being ember aware and taking action ahead of time, a homeowner can reduce the ember threat. Smith, Ed, Sistare, Sonya 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-09-05
Fact Sheets
Drought and Fire in Nevada: Is fire risk higher during drought? This short factsheet describes the relationship between fire and drought in Nevada. It contradicts the common misperception that drought always leads to more fire and provides detailed information about how drought relates to fire in different kinds of ecosystems. Davis, A., McAfee, S., Restaino, C., Ormerod, K.J. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Factsheet
2021 Little Vally Fire Restoration Update The University of Nevada, Reno, U.S. Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Nevada Division of Forestry have worked together to rehabilitate the landscape after the Little Valley Fire. What have they accomplished? Kay, M., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-113
Climate Change Impacts in Nevada Summarized in this fact sheet are specific details about how climate change has already and will continue to impact the state of Nevada and strategies that can be used to prepare for these changes. McAfee, S., Restaino, C., Ormerod, K., Dettinger, M., McEvoy, D., Kalansky, J., Cayan, D., Lachniet, M., Moser, S., VanderMolen, K., Wall, T. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-21-06
Impactos del Cambio Climático en Nevada En este artículo, se resumen detalles específicos sobre cómo el cambio climático ya ha afectado y seguirá afectando al estado de Nevada y las estrategias que pueden utilizarse para prepararse para estos cambios. McAfee, S., Restaino, C., Ormerrod, K., Dettinger, M., McEvoy, D., Kalansky, J., Cayan, D., Lachniet, M., Moser, S., VanderMolen, K., Wall, T. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-21-06
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Carbon and Nutrient Cycling The encroachment of pinyon-juniper woodlands into sagebrush ecosystems alters nutrient cycling. This fact sheet details how encroachment affects nutrient availability and carbon sequestration. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-118
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Hydrology Pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush ecosystems alters water processes. This fact sheet details how this change in hydrology occurs and describes the effects of increased water runoff and soil erosion. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-115
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Invasive Species This fact sheet provides information on the relationship between pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush rangelands and invasive species, such as non-native annual grasses. Learn how encroachment and non-native grasses interact to influence ecosystem functioning and health. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-116
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Sagebrush-Dependent Wildlife Pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush ecosystems impacts many wildlife species through loss of habitat. This fact sheet provides information on how decreasing food and cover with encroachment harms sagebrush-dependent wildlife. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-119
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Wildfire Wildfire behavior is altered with pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush ecosystems. In this fact sheet learn how wildfire fuel amounts and structure change with encroachment and the impacts of this on the landscape. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-117
CodeRED en el condado de Washoe CodeRED es un sistema de notificaciones que envía mensajes de emergencia a personas ubicadas en regiones afectadas, como poblaciones o comunidades específicas. Roice-Gomes, J., Adams, J., Kay, M., and Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-120
CodeRED in Washoe County If an emergency arises in Washoe County, public agencies utilize CodeRED to inform the public. Registering for CodeRED increases the likelihood that residents will receive these urgent notifications. Roice-Gomes, J., Adams, J., Kay, M., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-120
VIVIR CON HUMO: Como estar preparado en caso de exposición al humo de incendios El humo de los incendios forestales es diferente dependiendo del tipo de combustible que se ha quemado (es decir, árboles, arbustos, edificios, etc.), la temperatura del incendio forestal y las condiciones del viento. En general, el humo de los incendios forestales se compone de dióxido de carbono, vapor de agua, monóx Roice-Gomes, J., Kay, M., Schnieder, B., Restaino, C 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS -21-114
Living With Smoke: How to be prepared for smoke exposure This fact sheet from the Living With Fire Program will help readers understand what is in wildfire smoke, why you should be concerned about wildfire smoke, and how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Roice-Gomes, J., Kay, M., Schnieder, B., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-114
Navigating Online Program Delivery With Zoom Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic This publication will explore how four faculty moved their programming online to meet both programmatic and clientele needs. L. Chichester, S. Emm, H. Kratsch, C. Restaino 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-20-29
Understanding Homeowners’ Decisions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk and Create Defensible Space in Nevada Wildland-urban interface communities across Nevada have programs in place to encourage homeowners to voluntarily undertake investments to reduce their wildfire threat and create defensible space on their properties. This study addresses two questions relevant to the design of these programs. Taylor, M., Restaino, C. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-20-32
¡Cuidado con las brasas! Durante un incendio forestal, pueden caer miles de brasas sobre su techo y acumularse al costado de su casa como granizo durante una tormenta. Si estas brasas se alojan en algo fácilmente inflamable, ya sea en alguna parte de su casa o cerca de ella, su casa estará en peligro de incendiarse. Las brasas que entran en co Smith, Ed, Sistare, Sonya 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-23-18
Special Publications
Guía De Adaptación De Viviendas En Caso De Incendios Forestales: Cómo fortalecer las casas para resistir incendios forestales Esta guía incluye recomendaciones específicas de cómo adaptar componentes existentes en una vivienda para poder resistir un incendi forestal. Cada sección contiene una explicación de cómo dicho componente es vulnerable a los incendios forestales y lo que se puede hacer para mejorar ese componente. Restaino, C., Kocher, S., Shaw, N., Hawks, S., Murphy, C., Quarles, S. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-23-02
Living With Fire Defensible Space Guide Defensible Space is the buffer around a home where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire hazard. Creating defensible space increases the chance of home survival and provides a space for firefighters to safely defend the home during a wildfire event. Roice-Gomes, J., Restaino, C., Kay, M. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-23-07
Living With Fire Program Needs Assessment and Evaluation The Living With Fire Program, a 25-year-old wildfire preparedness initiative, recently conducted a needs assessment and evaluation to adapt to evolving community dynamics. Key Restaino, C. and Putz, T. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-17
Nevada Flood After Fire Guide The Nevada Flood After Fire Guide provides resources and guidance for Nevada residents on how to prepare for a flood after wildfire, how to stay safe during a flood, and what steps to take after the flood. Restaino, C., Jarrett, E., Olsen, D., Simmons, E., Bardsley, T., Fichtner, S., Rendo, C., Woodward, J., Schembre, C., James, E., Putz, T. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno SP-21-14
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide This Guide includes specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire. Restaino, C., Kocher, S., Shaw, N., Hawks, S., Murphy, C., Quarles, S. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-20-11