I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned

I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned

This First Person column is written by Clara Adriano, who lives in Jasper, Alta., with her family and is president of the Jasper Filipino-Canadian Society. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ.I was standing outside

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