Tag: Emergency preparedness
Los Angeles Hit by Severe Atmospheric River Storm Today
Los Angeles Braces for Severe Atmospheric River StormThe citizens of Los Angeles are preparing for the arrival of the most powerful phase of Southern...
Cal Fire Updates Fire-Hazard Maps After Altadena Inferno
Cal Fire Updates Fire-Hazard Maps in Wake of Altadena InfernoThe devastating Eaton fire in Altadena has triggered a significant update to Cal Fire's hazard...
Mudslide Risk Increases in L.A. County Fire Zones: Prepare for Worst-Case Scenario
Title: L.A. County Faces Heightened Mudslide Threat: Urgent Call to ActionAs the skies darken with impending rain, Los Angeles County finds itself on high...
Could a Fire Evacuation Order Have Saved Altadena Resident After 57 Years in Paradise?
Tragedy Strikes Altadena Resident After 57 Years in Paradise
Rodney Nickerson, an 82-year-old Altadena resident who had called the area home since 1968, tragically lost...
Pre-Deployment of LAFD to Prevent Palisades Fire Failings
Pre-Deployment Measures to Prevent Palisades Fire FailingsLos Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) officials have taken proactive steps to prepare for extreme fire weather conditions after...
Why Local TV News Coverage is Crucial During L.A. Wildfires
Local TV News: A Lifeline During L.A. WildfiresIn the face of the devastating wildfires that swept across Los Angeles on Jan. 7, frightened residents...
Saving Lives: The Complexities of Rescue and Redemption
Complexities of Rescue and RedemptionIn a world fraught with challenges, Erika Krouse's latest short story collection, "Save Me, Stranger," delves deep into the complexities...
Ensuring Safe Evacuations for Elderly and Disabled During Wildfires: A Column
Evacuating the VulnerableAs wildfires raged through Altadena, the staff at Two Palms Nursing Center faced a harrowing challenge: evacuating elderly and disabled residents in...
Evacuating Without Medications: How to Manage in Emergencies
Managing Medications During EmergenciesThe recent wildfires in Los Angeles have forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes, leaving many without access to essential...
Extreme Red Flag Warnings in Effect for Los Angeles Area: Stay Alert
Extreme Red Flag Warnings in Effect for Los Angeles Area: Stay AlertA "particularly dangerous situation" red flag fire warning has reemerged in parts of...