From 1970 to 2000 the number of magnitude 3.0 or greater temblors in the U.S. mid-continent averaged twenty-one annually; by 2011 the number of such quakes had increased to 134; a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey links the increase of seismic activity to the increase in the use of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking

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While the nation has made strides in preparing for a wide range of potential disasters, state and local officials said they feel least prepared for an emerging threat: a cyber attack. Cybersecurity “was the single core capability where states had made the least amount of overall progress,” according to the annual National Preparedness Report released Thursday [...]

By: Sarah Rich on April 10, 2012

Just as every home should have a smoke alarm, every home should have an emergency supply kit packed and ready. Being prepared doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Although Federal, Commonwealth and local governments are ready to assist the public during times of emergencies and disasters, you should be prepared to take care of [...]

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 medication lists to [...]

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 bore through [...]

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 issue, six organizations [...]

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 on each [...]

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 101 mph. No [...]

COPE Preparedness Presents “Map Your Neighborhood” (MYN) on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 TIME: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm PLACE: American Red Cross Los Angeles Region 11355 Ohio Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; (Room A) TO REGISTER: Go to: http://redcrossla.org/myn/" href="http://redcrossla.org/myn/">redcrossla.org/myn (no “www’) For Questions: EMAIL- outreach@arcla.org Or call – Whitley Donsereaux (213) 739-5582 Statistics show that 90% of all survivors of disasters are rescued by other survivors.  It may be [...]

Open to anyone who works in or lives near the Port of Los Angeles, or anyone interested in attending. This is a two hour training that will show you how to: Help maintain the integrity, effectiveness, and security of the Port of Los Angeles. Know the threats and incidents that challenge the effective operation of the [...]

Carol and John Holmes are a South Bay couple who take security seriously—their own and the security of others. She promotes domestic security, and he’s in charge of the bigger picture—national security. In each case, they say, security is based on being prepared for any of the unexpected, unknown natural or manmade assaults on personal survival. [...]

By: Phil Leggiere The White House has announced a new partnership between the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) that will establish a FEMA-devoted unit of 1,600 service corps members within the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corp (NCCC) solely devoted to disaster preparedness, response [...]

The Emergency Management Performance Grant will be used by the county’s Office of Emergency Services and cities within the county to fund programs geared to preparedness and response, according to OES Director Peter Lent. A $536,884 federal grant to support training for natural disasters and other emergencies was accepted today by the Riverside County Board of [...]

By Donna Littlejohn After six years of preliminary study, sanitation officials say an underground wastewater pipeline route that travels through San Pedro to Royal Palms Beach is the best – and most affordable – way to replace aging lines. But not everyone agrees. The recommendation – the focus of a draft environmental report on the so-called [...]

By Paul Rosenberg, Senior Editor Although now retired, Connie Rutter spent more than three decades working in the oil industry—three years as a chemist, 11 as  an environmental manager and director, and 20 years running her own consulting business. Her client list includes companies like ARCO, Shell, Valero, as well as smaller refineries, and pipeline and [...]

By: Claire B. Rubin and Jessica Hubbard For those in emergency management, the last calendar year was an unusually busy and costly one. Of the more than 90 federally declared disasters in 2011, at least 12 generated costs of $1 billion or more. Although most didn’t dominate the national news for very long (the exceptions perhaps [...]