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Maya Ortiz

Maya Ortiz is an urban resilience planner and wildfire mitigation specialist with fifteen years designing neighborhood hazard plans and defensible-space programs across Southern California. Based in Los Angeles, California, she has led community-driven neighborhood plan development for high-risk foothill communities, authored municipal guidance on home hardening and fuel reduction, and coordinated multi-agency wildfire exercises. Her expertise includes neighborhood evacuation routing, vegetation management, and community risk assessment. Recognized by the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, Maya consults with city councils and neighborhood councils.

The Essential Power Outage Kit for LA’s Hot Summer Months
Emergency Checklist

The Essential Power Outage Kit for LA’s Hot Summer Months

When summer temperatures in Los Angeles soar past 100°F, the city’s power grid often struggles to keep up. Between rolling blackouts, equipment overloads, and ...

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How Utility Companies and Homeowners Can Reduce Fire Risk Together
Wildfire Safety

How Utility Companies and Homeowners Can Reduce Fire Risk Together

Los Angeles, CA – Every wildfire season in California brings the same uneasy mix of fear and urgency. Downed power lines, dry vegetation, and ...

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Your Home Fire Emergency Checklist for Los Angeles Residents
Emergency Checklist

Your Home Fire Emergency Checklist for Los Angeles Residents

Los Angeles, CA – Living in Los Angeles means dealing with beautiful weather, vibrant communities—and the ever-present risk of wildfires and home fires. Whether ...

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Engaging Youth and Seniors in Your Local Emergency Network
Neighborhood Plan

Engaging Youth and Seniors in Your Local Emergency Network

Los Angeles, CA – In a city as large and diverse as Los Angeles, emergency preparedness isn’t just about having supplies or evacuation routes—it’s ...

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Preparing Apartment Buildings for Earthquakes in Los Angeles
Community Preparedness

Preparing Apartment Buildings for Earthquakes in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – Earthquakes are an inevitable threat for residents and property owners in Los Angeles, and apartment buildings are especially vulnerable due ...

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Post-Fire Recovery Steps to Take After a Wildfire in Los Angeles
Wildfire Safety

Post-Fire Recovery: Steps to Take After a Wildfire in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – Wildfires are a persistent threat in Southern California, and Los Angeles is no stranger to their devastating impact. Once the ...

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How to Support Vulnerable Populations During LA’s Disaster Events
Community Preparedness

How to Support Vulnerable Populations During LA’s Disaster Events

When disaster strikes, some of the most vulnerable populations are at the highest risk. Whether it’s a wildfire, earthquake, or flood, individuals in low-income ...

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How to Create a Firewise Community in the Los Angeles Region
Wildfire Safety

How to Create a Firewise Community in the Los Angeles Region

With the growing threat of wildfires in California, creating a Firewise community is a critical step in ensuring the safety and resilience of neighborhoods. ...

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How to Keep Important Documents Safe During an LA Disaster
Emergency Checklist

How to Keep Important Documents Safe During an LA Disaster

Los Angeles, CA – When disaster strikes in Los Angeles—whether it’s an earthquake, wildfire, or flood—many residents focus on survival essentials like food, water, ...

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Steps to Hardening Your Home Against Wildfires in LA’s Foothills
Wildfire Safety

Steps to Hardening Your Home Against Wildfires in LA’s Foothills

Los Angeles, CA – Living in the foothills of Los Angeles offers scenic views and open skies — but it also comes with one ...

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