Wildfire Recovery Via Music
For three extraordinary days in early February, music became a bridge between loss and healing for students impacted by the January 2025 wildfires. From February
News, Media, and Editorial
As our team works to create a more resilient Los Angeles, we’ll post stories, videos, podcasts, and press information here in the MySafe:LA blog. Because we work throughout the Los Angeles region, we gain insight and experience into many different life experiences. Some of them are worth sharing. We hope you enjoy each post.
Community Risk Reduction Isn’t “Fire Prevention” — It’s Risk Intelligence in Action
During Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, it’s important to clarify a common misunderstanding: CRR is not simply “fire prevention.” CRR starts earlier—and goes much deeper. At
Fire Follows Fuel, Not Blame
In the year since the catastrophic wildfires and urban infernos that swept across Los Angeles County—including the Eaton and Palisades fires of January 2025—conversations about
Joy and Resolve in Altadena
On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Altadena became a place of both deep reflection and determined resolve. The Eaton Fire Survivors Network hosted
With Us: Remembering Loss, Honoring Resilience, and Rebuilding Community
In January 2025, wildfire reshaped Los Angeles in ways that will be felt for decades. For the residents of Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the fires
The Next Disaster: Earthquake Country — Why Los Angeles Must Prepare for the Unthinkable
When we think of natural disasters in Southern California, memories of the January 2025 wildfires in the Palisades and Altadena dominate the public imagination. But
Where Do We Go From Here? One year after the deadly L.A. fires, many questions linger…
As 2026 begins, many Los Angeles County communities are approaching a difficult and emotional milestone: the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 wildfires that devastated
A New Year, an Old Problem: Wildfire Insurance and the Fight for Fairness in 2026
As Californians enter a new year, many are hoping for a sense of renewal—a fresh start after years of wildfire loss, disruption, and recovery. But
Board of Forestry Pauses Zone 0 Decision
California’s efforts to strengthen wildfire safety took an unexpected turn this week when the State Board of Forestry (BoF) announced it will not meet the
Two California Realities: Preparing for Wildfire and Earthquakes
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
Keeping Los Angeles Firewise: Why Annual Renewal Matters
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
After READY, Ensure You SET and GO
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
