Community Risk Reduction (CRR) is a fairly new concept in disaster resilience and is a process that starts with analysis, including the identification and prioritization of risks, threats, and hazards. This

The issues related to obtaining wildfire insurance in southern California are not improving, despite actions taken by Governor Newsom and the State Department of Insurance. Now, more than ever before, people are being

As we look forward to 2024, there are several important weather factors that are likely to impact the overall wildfire situation in Southern California. The National Weather Service has expressed confidence that

MySafe:LA is expanding its Junior Fire Marshal initiative, in partnership with The Hartford Foundation and First Alert. Our public safety members visit LAUSD elementary schools and teach students about fire safety in the home. “We

MySafe:LA continues to reach at-risk homes in Los Angeles, inspecting them for fire hazards and where appropriate, installing free smoke alarms and CO Detectors. The effort continues to target older Victorian and Craftsman style

MySafe:LA members and subject matter experts continued our ongoing endeavors in preparing organizations to better manage disasters and emergencies this past August. We provided an afternoon of “realistic” disruption to

MySafe:LA is partnering with the Los Angeles City Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde, ABC 7 News, and The Home Depot for an extensive effort to promote fire safety in the

MySafe:LA has been retained by The Hartford Foundation to produce the support film materials for the organization’s annual Junior Fire Marshal national presentation, conducted during National Fire Prevention Week in October. The

MySafe:LA is pleased to announce the launch of a new wildfire-specific website, Wildfire LA Dot Org (www.wildfirela.org). This new website, a partner site to the primary www.mysafela.org website focuses on the key action items

As part of the Los Angeles Wildfire Resilience Alliance, MySafe:LA members have been doing a terrific job presenting to various homeowner groups in the County of Los Angeles. The non-profit and

Fleet Week Los Angeles took place over the recent Memorial Day weekend, and as it has been for the past five years, it was a tremendous success. MySafe:LA has played a role in

Each year, traditionally on the day before Mother’s Day, the Los Angeles City Fire Department invites the public to visit any of the Department’s 106 fire stations in celebration of the fire agencies commitment