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.
As summer approaches and the Fourth of July draws near, the skies over Los Angeles are already beginning to crackle with illegal fireworks. While some may see these colorful explosions as
For more than a decade, MySafe:LA has led an unwavering effort to reduce home fire fatalities and injuries by installing life-saving smoke alarms in the homes of Los Angeles residents, particularly in communities facing the
Every year, the City of Los Angeles opens its fire stations to the public in a spirited, citywide celebration known as Fire Service Day. This long-standing tradition brings residents and first responders together
Over Memorial Day Weekend 2025, the Los Angeles waterfront came alive with the sights and sounds of Fleet Week, a cherished annual tradition that celebrates the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard while
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, MySafe:LA urges Angelenos to take a fresh look at how they protect their homes, not just from the edges of their property, but from
On April 21st, MySafe:LA Executive Director David Barrett traveled to Sacramento to advocate for ongoing wildfire prevention support and to gain deeper insights into the implementation of Proposition 4, California’s new wildfire and
In early April, MySafe:LA Executive Director David Barrett traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of a significant national effort to advance wildfire safety and community resilience. Accompanied by Education Director
Earlier this month, David Barrett, Executive Director of MySafe:LA, addressed the University of Southern California Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in a special presentation focused on the growing threat of wildfires and the critical
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive across California, the demand for faster, wiser, and more coordinated fire suppression efforts has never been greater. CAL FIRE, the state’s lead wildfire
In 2020, California enacted Assembly Bill 3074, mandating the creation of an “ember-resistant zone”—referred to as “Zone 0”—within five feet of structures in designated high fire hazard areas. This initiative aims
As most of you are already experiencing a significant windstorm, we thought it would be helpful to share some vital information about being safe during this multi-day event. Most importantly,
The summer of 2024 has brought heightened wildfire activity in California, with more fires and acres burned than in recent years. By mid-summer, over 3,500 wildfires have flared up across
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