Wildfires are back. Are you ready?
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
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.
A wildfire app that can inform you of any approaching wildfire
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
New upcoming wildfire safety fairs in L.A.
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
Pulling people together to prepare against wildfire
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
It’s gonna be hot. And dangerous.
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
Those Nasty Yellow Wildflowers
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.
An Emphasis on Training
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
Operational Plans for Safer Communities
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
When People Die in Fires
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
CAL OES Supports Safe Community Project Wildfire Efforts
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
Creating Safer Homes for Older Adults
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,
Wildfire Safety In Lower Income Communities
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
