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It’s Time to Fix Our Broken Public Warning System
- Recently, Democratic Assemblyman John Harabedian called for a state audit of the Eaton Canyon and Palisades fire responses in Pasadena, amid ongoing questions about the wildfire management in January.
- In January, wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades caused 30 deaths, with delays of up to eight hours before alerts, prompting Harabedian's call for a state audit to examine response failures.
- Harabedian's proposed audit will examine wildfire response systems, including evacuation alerts, agency coordination, and vegetation management, aligning with other ongoing investigations.
- Harabedian’s call for a statewide audit aims to improve emergency coordination and transparency, strengthening LA County’s disaster response readiness amid ongoing investigations.
- Harabedian calls for a statewide audit of wildfire response, emphasizing transparency and improved coordination to prepare for future disasters amid ongoing investigations.
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I covered the L.A. fires in the Palisades. So I had my blood tested for lead
The Los Angeles County wildfires unleashed all kinds of contaminants once locked away in paints, plastics and elsewhere. Among the most concerning is lead, so, like hundreds of Angelenos, a reporter who covered the fires got his blood tested.
It’s time to fix our broken public warning system
Just after 10:30 a.m. on a cool, foggy January morning, smoke began rising from a ridge above Pacific Palisades — a quiet start to what would become one of California’s most destructive wildfires. Later that same day, a second blaze roared down from Eaton Canyon into Altadena, driven by fierce Santa Ana winds. Various emergency alerts were issued that day, by the city of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department and the Los Angeles County Off…
LA County Lawmaker Wants Audit To Examine Eaton And Palisades Fire Responses
Source: Mario Tama / Getty In the months since the Eaton and Palisades wildfires ravaged through the LA County area, a local lawmaker is now calling for an official statewide audit to examine the fire responses to ensure that when future issues of a similar nature arise, the county is better prepared. Democratic assemblyman John Harabedian, who represents Pasadena, recently announced his decision to request a state audit, as impacted residents s…
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