By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press – Apr 15, 2012 Tornado, hurricane or flood, nursing homes are woefully unprepared to protect frail residents in a natural disaster, government investigators say. Emergency plans required by the government often lack specific steps such as coordinating with local authorities, notifying relatives or even pinning name tags and …
By Lonna Calhoun, CEM I’m still grieving the loss of Paseo Del Mar due to the landslide. Our unique vistas, walking path and scenic drive are just gone. Because I’m a San Pedro resident and a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), I became alarmed when I learned that the Clearwater Sanitation projects’ preferred route would [...]
Saturday, 28 April 2012 10:11 Cynthia De Castro | AJPress Los Angeles ALTHOUGH California residents are aware of the recent major natural disasters in Southern California such as earthquakes, windstorms, and wild fires, many people have not taken the necessary steps to safeguard their homes and protect their personal finances. To address this …
Community Emergency Response Team Training class starting Saturday, May 12, 19 & 26 ENROLL NOW! The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to present this training to the public. Following a major disaster, police, fire and medical professionals may not be able to fully meet the demand. People will have to rely [...]
By: Gerald Baron on March 05, 2012 California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency on Dec. 11, 2011, as one of the most severe windstorms in memory took its toll on Los Angeles. Wind speeds approaching 80 mph had hit many populated areas and at nearby Mount Washington clocked speeds of …
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