Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect, so simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos
When a wildfire notification goes off on your mobile phone, it can trigger all kinds of emotions and confusion.
Volunteers Reportedly Forced to ‘Take a Break’ so Prince Harry and Meghan Could Be Filmed at a Wildfire Evacuation Site
While it's been debated whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Los Angeles to help or get a photo op, a story from ...
L.A. County’s evacuation alert system broke down during fires. It’s part of a larger problem
Despite upgrades to wireless alerts system, emergency warnings were often ineffective when most needed during the Los Angeles ...
They waited and waited for an evacuation order. The fire came first, and people died in Altadena
In this section of western Altadena, residents weren't ordered to evacuate until after 5 a.m., according to records reviewed ...
In western Altadena, where 17 wildfire deaths were reported, residents say evacuation alerts came late or not at all
Los Angeles County officials are calling for an independent investigation to review the emergency alert system used during ...
A ‘dangerously unacceptable breakdown’ led to errant or delayed evacuation warnings in LA. The rest of the US isn’t immune
Myriad problems have plagued Los Angeles County’s alert system as wildfires torch America’s most populous county. But the ...
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Q&A: Dr Michael Ashley Stein Speaks on How Natural Disasters Can Affect Disabled Individuals
Michael Ashley Stein, PhD, JD, speaks about how disabled individuals are at a disadvantage when it comes to preparing for ...
L.A. Officials Call for Investigation After Delayed Fire Evacuation Alerts
Days after 17 people were killed in the Eaton fire, Los Angeles County officials and residents in Altadena are questioning ...
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Homes were burning and roads already jammed when Pacific Palisades evacuation order came, AP finds
An Associated Press analysis of emergency communications shows that the first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest ...
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Evacuation orders issued after wildfire breaks out in San Diego County; structures threatened
Evacuation orders that were issued have expanded due to a growing vegetation fire that broke out in the Bonsall area of San ...
Ask the Vet: How to keep pets safe before disaster strikes
Following the recent LA wildfires, Veterinarian Dr. Tom Greek joined us to share essential tips for protecting pets during emergencies. When disaster strikes, remember: if it’s not safe for you to ...
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95 evacuation centers serve 13 La Union LGUs
Ninety-five evacuation centers in 13 local government units (LGUs) in La Union have been identified to help ensure safety of ...