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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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