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 ...
Containment of deadly Eaton Fire increases, crews on high alert amid red flag warning
Cal Fire said crews will continue reinforcing and maintaining the wildfire's containment lines as critical fire weather is ...
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Fire Safety Experts Share 8 Must-Have Items to Keep in Your Home at All Times
Their picks include a portable ladder, emergency crank radio, and fire extinguisher. Regardless of where you live, the ...
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Crashes and Disasters
Two Los Angeles County supervisors are calling for a third-party investigation into the county’s emergency alert system ... that all 17 confirmed deaths from the Eaton fire occurred in west ...
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LA county wants probe into delayed evacuation alerts in Eaton fire area where 17 died
Two Los Angeles County supervisors are calling for a third-party investigation into the county’s emergency alert system ... that all 17 confirmed deaths from the Eaton fire occurred in west ...
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How Los Angeles Sent Nearly 10 Million People a False Fire Alert
“NEW: This is an emergency message from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued in your area,” the alert began ... this was an “all-hands-on deck ...
‘Everyone needs to be on high alert,’ mayor says, as a new burst of dangerous winds bears down on Los Angeles
Another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds is lashing Southern California after a brief weekend reprieve helped crews make ...
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5-yr-old girl killed in fire incident after Abuja estate management rejected fire alert system
The incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety compliance. “This tragedy should be a wake-up call. We implore all estates to work with us to ensure the safety of lives ...