Community Preparedness

How CERT Volunteers Help Strengthen LA Communities

How CERT Volunteers Help Strengthen LA Communities

In a city as dynamic and disaster-prone as Los Angeles, community resilience depends not only on professional responders but also on ordinary residents who ...

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How to Retrofit Older Homes for Wildfire Protection in LA

How to Retrofit Older Homes for Wildfire Protection in LA

Retrofitting older homes in Los Angeles has become one of the most important steps homeowners can take to reduce wildfire risk. With hotter, longer ...

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How Local Schools Can Become Emergency Shelters in Los Angeles

How Local Schools Can Become Emergency Shelters in Los Angeles

Los Angeles faces a unique mix of natural hazards, from earthquakes and wildfires to extreme heat events and severe winter storms. Because emergencies can ...

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Fire-Resistant Plants Perfect for Los Angeles Landscaping (1)

Fire-Resistant Plants Perfect for Los Angeles Landscaping

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, residents across Los Angeles are seeking practical ways to protect their homes while keeping their gardens ...

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How Faith-Based Organizations Can Support Disaster Recovery in LA

How Faith-Based Organizations Can Support Disaster Recovery in LA

Los Angeles is no stranger to natural disasters, from earthquakes to wildfires, floods, and even civil unrest. In times of crisis, residents turn to ...

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The Role of Neighborhood Councils in Emergency Planning

The Role of Neighborhood Councils in Emergency Planning

In a city as vast and complex as Los Angeles, emergency planning cannot be handled by government agencies alone. From earthquakes and wildfires to ...

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How to Start a Volunteer Preparedness Drive in Your LA Community

How to Start a Volunteer Preparedness Drive in Your LA Community

Building community resilience starts with people, not just plans. In a city as dynamic and disaster-prone as Los Angeles, neighborhood preparedness can make the ...

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Preparing Apartment Buildings for Earthquakes in Los Angeles

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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How Technology Is Helping Los Angeles Communities Stay Emergency-Ready

How Technology Is Helping Los Angeles Communities Stay Emergency-Ready

Los Angeles, CA – In a city where wildfires, earthquakes, and power outages can happen without warning, technology is quietly transforming how Los Angeles ...

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How to Support Vulnerable Populations During LA’s Disaster Events

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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