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Living in Southern California means living with two of nature’s most powerful forces — wildfire and earthquakes. Both are part of our landscape, both can strike without warning, and both demand that we take preparedness seriously. For more than a decade, MySafe:LA has been
The NFPA’s Firewise USA® program has become a cornerstone of wildfire safety across the nation — and nowhere is it more vital than in Los Angeles County, where hundreds of thousands of homes sit within the wildland-urban interface (WUI). For the past three years, MySafe:LA,
When it comes to wildfire safety, preparation can make the difference between life and death. That’s why MySafe:LA is supporting CAL FIRE to promote the new SET–GO initiative, launched this month. Many people understand the first step — READY: hardening your home, clearing defensible space,
When thinking about wildfires in California, many of us picture the large forested areas in the north. However, Los Angeles County experiences a very different kind of wildfire challenge — and getting to know what makes LA particularly vulnerable is the first
Nearly 400 wildfire professionals, community leaders, and policymakers filled the Orton Center at the University of Redlands. At the same time, more than 350 additional participants joined online for the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force Inland Empire Regional Meeting. The event — hosted
When people think of wildfires in California, they often picture the vast forests of the north — towering pines, thick redwood groves, and remote mountain communities. But Southern California, and Los Angeles County in particular, faces a very different kind of wildfire threat.
MySafe:LA, in collaboration with Councilwoman Nithya Raman of Los Angeles City Council District 4 and the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD), will host a major wildfire preparedness event on Saturday, June 22, 2025, at the Autry Museum of the
As the wildfire crisis in California intensifies and regulatory deadlines approach, MySafe:LA has formally urged the State Board of Forestry to reconsider the state’s forthcoming regulations for the ember-resistant zone—often called Zone 0. This appeal responds to the Board’s plan
In a decisive move to address the growing wildfire crisis in California, Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested that the State Board of Forestry finalize and adopt regulatory updates for the ember-resistant zone, commonly referred to as Zone 0. This critical
Most Angelenos vividly remember the events of January 7th and 8th, 2025, when two devastating wildfires—the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire—swept across Los Angeles County. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, both fires inflicted widespread destruction. Yet despite their
Many of you may have heard that, as of February 1, 2025, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County are fully contained! The Palisades Fire burned around 23,448 acres, resulting in 12 casualties and thousands of homes lost.
Dear friends and Angelenos – As we continue to assess the damage from the recent wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, we’re also considering a new possible threat: rain. The challenges related to rain are potentially severe, but we can all
Living in Southern California means living with two of nature’s most powerful forces — wildfire and earthquakes. Both are part of our landscape, both can strike without warning, and both demand that we take preparedness seriously. For
The NFPA’s Firewise USA® program has become a cornerstone of wildfire safety across the nation — and nowhere is it more vital than in Los Angeles County, where hundreds of thousands of homes sit within the wildland-urban interface (WUI).
When it comes to wildfire safety, preparation can make the difference between life and death. That’s why MySafe:LA is supporting CAL FIRE to promote the new SET–GO initiative, launched this month. Many people understand the first step — READY: hardening
When thinking about wildfires in California, many of us picture the large forested areas in the north. However, Los Angeles County experiences a very different kind of wildfire challenge — and getting to know what makes
Nearly 400 wildfire professionals, community leaders, and policymakers filled the Orton Center at the University of Redlands. At the same time, more than 350 additional participants joined online for the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force Inland Empire Regional
When people think of wildfires in California, they often picture the vast forests of the north — towering pines, thick redwood groves, and remote mountain communities. But Southern California, and Los Angeles County in particular, faces a very
MySafe:LA, in collaboration with Councilwoman Nithya Raman of Los Angeles City Council District 4 and the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD), will host a major wildfire preparedness event on Saturday, June 22, 2025, at
As the wildfire crisis in California intensifies and regulatory deadlines approach, MySafe:LA has formally urged the State Board of Forestry to reconsider the state’s forthcoming regulations for the ember-resistant zone—often called Zone 0. This appeal
In a decisive move to address the growing wildfire crisis in California, Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested that the State Board of Forestry finalize and adopt regulatory updates for the ember-resistant zone, commonly referred to
Most Angelenos vividly remember the events of January 7th and 8th, 2025, when two devastating wildfires—the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire—swept across Los Angeles County. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, both fires inflicted
Many of you may have heard that, as of February 1, 2025, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County are fully contained! The Palisades Fire burned around 23,448 acres, resulting in 12 casualties
Dear friends and Angelenos – As we continue to assess the damage from the recent wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, we’re also considering a new possible threat: rain. The challenges related to rain are potentially
We’re glad you’re here! We’d like to hear from you if you’d be interested in volunteering to help recovery efforts following the tragic series of wildfires that affected Los Angeles. Volunteers will only be used for recovery once fire dangers are resolved. By registering, you are permitting us to ask if you’d be interested in supporting the recovery effort. There is no guarantee that your name will be called. If we do call your name, you are under no obligation to volunteer and may decline or accept any offer.
Please add your name and message to the firefighters who responded to the wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025. Let them know how much you appreciate their sacrifices to attack the unparalleled wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes. This was a “once-in-a-century” wind and wildfire storm, and these brave men and women deserve to hear from us.
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