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.

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FEMA Wants a Few Good Kids

It’s True: FEMA wants a few good kids. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has published a request that we think makes a lot of sense – and one we’re thinking

Kids in fire safety presentation

Kids and Quakes – You Have No Idea

If you’re in the 4th thru 6th grades, you weren’t even a glint in your parent’s eyes when the Northridge earthquake occurred. In fact, your parents might not yet have

CPR training at a community event

A MySafe:LA Start to the New Year!

A new year can mean a new beginning. We’re delighted to share a MySafe:LA Start to the New Year!!! What happens at the beginning of a typical new year? We

Holiday Safety Tips

Holiday Safety Tips

Everyone wants to talk about holiday safety tips at this time of year. For many people, it can be a repetitive and boring subject. Don’t let that happen. The fact

turkey fire

Thanksgiving Safety Tips, Hanukkah too!

Turkey time! There’s no other day of the year when more American’s eat the same food than Thanksgiving. And this year, with Hanukkah commencing at the same time, the festivities

JFK

Remembering John F. Kennedy

Today, we are remembering John F. Kennedy. The 35th U.S. President was assassinated while being driven through downtown Dallas. Most of you know the story. Many are fascinated by the

Great Shakeout Drill

The Great California Shakeout

(October 17 – Los Angeles, Pre-Release) — MySafe:LA and the Los Angeles Fire Department — along with our Earthquake Country Alliance partners — will showcase The Great California ShakeOut with an

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The Great Shakeout 2013

On October 17, the annual California Great Shakeout drill will take place throughout the state. MySafe:LA has been an active participant in the Great Shakeout since our inception, and our

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