The wildfire season in California has started with alarming intensity. As of June 20, over 90,000 acres of land have been engulfed in flames, stretching firefighting resources dangerously thin and necessitating widespread evacuations. Harsh weather conditions, including powerful winds, low humidity, and scorching temperatures, have ignited more than 30 wildfires

One of the major concerns in the Very High Fire Severity Zone (VHFSZ) is the lack of notification about approaching wildfires or the ability to evacuate. MySafe:LA has provided some important advice on this issue, including having an emergency radio, paying attention to “fire weather” like you would to “rain

NOTICE: The EVENT at the GREEK THEATER has been postponed. There will be no wildfire safety fair on JULY 14, 2024. Summer is here and so is the return of wildfires to Southern California. MySafe:LA and the Los Angeles City Fire Department are pleased to announce two additional wildfire safety

This past Saturday, MySafe:LA produced and hosted a wildfire safety fair in Sylmar, California. This community faced near-total devastation during the 2007 Sayre Fire, with Oakridge Mobile Home Park suffering the loss of 489 out of 600 homes. MySafe:LA’s collaborative efforts with our partners are focused on reducing the potential

Don’t say we didn’t tell you. What was a cold, wet, and blustery winter and early spring is now becoming a very hot, dry, and dangerous scenario. As these conditions continue to evolve, the threat of wildfire in Los Angeles County continues to rise. Now is the time to take

They’re lovely to look at. They grow and spread faster than the wildest weed. They can cover an entire hillside in less than a week. I’m talking about Brassica Nigra, or more commonly called Black Mustard. You can use the seeds to make mustard. The plant is edible. It’s also

With years of experience behind us, our course development and technology subject matter experts provide our organization with a unique blend of active fire service engagement, forward-looking understanding of technology, and award-winning product producers.  We’re often asked what makes working with our organization different, and the most direct answer is:

The Safe Community Project dedicates a few days every year to focus on the open issues, gaps, and needs of the greater Los Angeles and Riverside communities regarding a combination of wildfire, house fires, earthquakes, and other disasters. Additionally, our training and film unit spends equal time evaluating the best

In 2014, nine people died in house fires in the City of Los Angeles in just the first 90 days of the year. Interim LAFD Fire Chief James Featherstone and MySafe:LA Executive Director David Barrett collaborated on the development of a plan to engage residents in the immediate area surrounding

The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, known as CAL OES, has delivered a wildfire readiness trailer as part of a grant to the Safe Community Project. The trailer, which when outfitted will include all of the tools, materials, and work materials to support our efforts in wildfire mitigation.  The trailer

The Safe Community Project’s L.A. Division, MySafe:LA is adding a new initiative to its community risk reduction initiatives. Focusing on older adults who live independently, MySafe:LA will inspect homes, install FREE ten-year sealed smoke alarms, and provide specific educational materials aimed at keeping older adults safe.  Older adults living on

There are several neighborhoods in the greater Los Angeles area that are classified as “high-value” areas, where homes are worth millions of dollars. These areas have narrow, winding roads that can make it difficult for firefighters to access them in case of a wildfire. Additionally, the excessive growth of vegetation