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Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 27

A wildfire named LAC-075050 was reported in Los Angeles County, with unknown containment status and cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 17

A new wildfire has ignited in Los Angeles County; details on containment and cause are currently unknown.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 13

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County was reported early this morning, with unknown containment and undetermined cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 3

A new wildfire named LAC-045296 has been reported in Los Angeles County with an undetermined cause and containment status.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 27

A wildfire named LAC-075050 was reported in Los Angeles County, with unknown containment status and cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 17

A new wildfire has ignited in Los Angeles County; details on containment and cause are currently unknown.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 13

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County was reported early this morning, with unknown containment and undetermined cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 3

A new wildfire named LAC-045296 has been reported in Los Angeles County with an undetermined cause and containment status.
more#wildfire
#natural-disasters
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim

Trump ordered a review of FEMA, suggesting its elimination, citing dissatisfaction with its performance in disaster management.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Chicago

Tornadoes Reported in South and Midwest Amid Powerful Storm System

Tornadoes impacted the South and Midwest, causing damage and power disruptions as severe weather warnings were issued.
fromwww.esquire.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

Trump Rejected Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders' Plead for Federal Assistance

Arkansas's request for federal disaster assistance after severe tornadoes was declined by the Trump administration, highlighting the challenges faced by the state.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

China hunts for survivors following landslide in Sichuan province

China's Sichuan province is conducting rescue operations after a landslide left two rescued and 200 relocated, with over 30 still missing.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
UK news

Coastal warning issued after magnitude 6.7 quake hits off New Zealand

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand's South Island, prompting emergency warnings and reports of minor damage.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim

Trump ordered a review of FEMA, suggesting its elimination, citing dissatisfaction with its performance in disaster management.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Chicago

Tornadoes Reported in South and Midwest Amid Powerful Storm System

Tornadoes impacted the South and Midwest, causing damage and power disruptions as severe weather warnings were issued.
fromwww.esquire.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

Trump Rejected Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders' Plead for Federal Assistance

Arkansas's request for federal disaster assistance after severe tornadoes was declined by the Trump administration, highlighting the challenges faced by the state.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

China hunts for survivors following landslide in Sichuan province

China's Sichuan province is conducting rescue operations after a landslide left two rescued and 200 relocated, with over 30 still missing.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
UK news

Coastal warning issued after magnitude 6.7 quake hits off New Zealand

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand's South Island, prompting emergency warnings and reports of minor damage.
more#natural-disasters
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Germany news

Turkey: 151 hurt jumping from buildings amid earthquake, say authorities

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Istanbul, causing panic and over 150 injuries, but no immediate serious damage was reported.
#eaton-fire
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Emergency management officials not to blame for west Altadena alert failures, sources say

Evacuation alerts were delayed for west Altadena residents during the Eaton fire, leading to tragic consequences.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Rose Bowl, football's hallowed ground, transformed into firefight staging ground

The Rose Bowl is repurposed from a sports venue to a critical command center for first responders amidst the Eaton fire.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Altadena suffered a 'catastrophic failure.' Did unincorporated status hurt fire response?

Effective communication during emergencies is crucial for resident safety.
Unincorporated communities may face disadvantages in emergency resource allocation.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Western Altadena got evacuation order hours after Eaton fire exploded. 17 people died there

Timely evacuation alerts can save lives during emergencies, as demonstrated by delayed warnings in the Eaton fire.
fromwww.thereporter.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area firefighter shares tale of helping on LA Fires

Justin Harrison took on a vital firefighting role during California's Eaton Fire, demonstrating dedication and community service amidst staffing shortages.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 57 and was on track to retire. The LA fires caused $1 million in damage to my home, so I'll have to keep working.

Kenneth Graham's home was destroyed in the Eaton fire, forcing him to delay retirement and face financial challenges despite having insurance.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Emergency management officials not to blame for west Altadena alert failures, sources say

Evacuation alerts were delayed for west Altadena residents during the Eaton fire, leading to tragic consequences.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Rose Bowl, football's hallowed ground, transformed into firefight staging ground

The Rose Bowl is repurposed from a sports venue to a critical command center for first responders amidst the Eaton fire.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Altadena suffered a 'catastrophic failure.' Did unincorporated status hurt fire response?

Effective communication during emergencies is crucial for resident safety.
Unincorporated communities may face disadvantages in emergency resource allocation.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Western Altadena got evacuation order hours after Eaton fire exploded. 17 people died there

Timely evacuation alerts can save lives during emergencies, as demonstrated by delayed warnings in the Eaton fire.
fromwww.thereporter.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area firefighter shares tale of helping on LA Fires

Justin Harrison took on a vital firefighting role during California's Eaton Fire, demonstrating dedication and community service amidst staffing shortages.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 57 and was on track to retire. The LA fires caused $1 million in damage to my home, so I'll have to keep working.

Kenneth Graham's home was destroyed in the Eaton fire, forcing him to delay retirement and face financial challenges despite having insurance.
more#eaton-fire
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage

The Trump administration has utilized funding threats to enforce compliance with its ideological agenda, particularly in immigration policy.
#disaster-preparedness
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why federal employees are essential to earthquake safety in America

Preparation for earthquakes is essential to prevent loss of life and property damage, as illustrated by the devastating Myanmar earthquake.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why federal employees are essential to earthquake safety in America

Preparation for earthquakes is essential to prevent loss of life and property damage, as illustrated by the devastating Myanmar earthquake.
more#disaster-preparedness
#fema
US Elections
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Proposes Getting Rid of FEMA' While Visiting North Carolina

Trump is considering abolishing FEMA due to bureaucratic inefficiency and slow response times.
He suggests states should manage disaster response instead of relying on FEMA.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

States say Trump's continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge's order

FEMA owes Oregon $129 million for disaster relief, impacting local emergency budgets.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump orders review of Fema after saying disaster agency is not good'

Trump has initiated an investigation into FEMA's operations, accusing it of bias and inefficiency in disaster aid distribution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump is touring Pacific Palisades. Altadena residents wonder why not them.

Trump suggested states should handle disaster responses instead of FEMA, indicating possible cuts to federal support.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago
Science

Trump Funding Freeze Could Set Disaster Recovery Back for Years'

The federal government halted disaster aid distribution, alarming officials amid ongoing emergencies.
A judge temporarily blocked Trump's funding freeze, but confusion and delays in recovery persist.
US Elections
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Proposes Getting Rid of FEMA' While Visiting North Carolina

Trump is considering abolishing FEMA due to bureaucratic inefficiency and slow response times.
He suggests states should manage disaster response instead of relying on FEMA.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

States say Trump's continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge's order

FEMA owes Oregon $129 million for disaster relief, impacting local emergency budgets.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump orders review of Fema after saying disaster agency is not good'

Trump has initiated an investigation into FEMA's operations, accusing it of bias and inefficiency in disaster aid distribution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump is touring Pacific Palisades. Altadena residents wonder why not them.

Trump suggested states should handle disaster responses instead of FEMA, indicating possible cuts to federal support.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago
Science

Trump Funding Freeze Could Set Disaster Recovery Back for Years'

The federal government halted disaster aid distribution, alarming officials amid ongoing emergencies.
A judge temporarily blocked Trump's funding freeze, but confusion and delays in recovery persist.
more#fema
#wildfires
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Texts sent to, from fired LAFD chief show what officials discussed during California fires

Communication among emergency leaders was crucial before the Palisades Fire escalated.
The situation was dire, with officials acknowledging the severity of the wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
4 weeks ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on April 1

A wildfire named LAC-114860 was reported in Los Angeles County, with details on containment and cause still unknown.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Los Angeles

More than 12,000 houses in ruins after fires devastate California

Southern California faces dire wildfire warnings and power outages after devastating fires have caused extensive destruction and loss of life.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. Was Warned About Deadly Wildfires. Did It Do Enough to Prepare?

Los Angeles was unprepared for historic firestorms despite advanced warnings and lead time.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump, LA Mayor Spar After He Tells Her How to Govern: You Have Emergency Powers Exercise Them'

Trump and Bass debated streamlining rebuilding processes for wildfire victims.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Texts sent to, from fired LAFD chief show what officials discussed during California fires

Communication among emergency leaders was crucial before the Palisades Fire escalated.
The situation was dire, with officials acknowledging the severity of the wildfires.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
4 weeks ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on April 1

A wildfire named LAC-114860 was reported in Los Angeles County, with details on containment and cause still unknown.
Los Angeles
fromeuronews
3 months ago

More than 12,000 houses in ruins after fires devastate California

Southern California faces dire wildfire warnings and power outages after devastating fires have caused extensive destruction and loss of life.
more#wildfires
#public-safety
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Trumps Election Law Order Creates Chaos Across The Country

Trump's executive order on election laws raises concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn't happen this time

The LAFD's lack of preparation for the January Palisades fire reflects a serious underestimation of wind threat despite warnings.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Trumps Election Law Order Creates Chaos Across The Country

Trump's executive order on election laws raises concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn't happen this time

The LAFD's lack of preparation for the January Palisades fire reflects a serious underestimation of wind threat despite warnings.
more#public-safety
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World news

Indonesian volcano sends ash cloud 8km high, some flights cancelled

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's eruption led to flight disruptions and heightened emergency warnings for locals and tourists.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Bass aides were warned of growing fire danger before she flew to Ghana

Mayor Bass went on a trip to Ghana despite warnings of fire risks that her aides did not share with her.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
World news

Major flooding at new 20m Wexford resort leaves spa underwater

The Ravenport Resort experienced severe flooding affecting its underground spa, leading to temporary closure and potential costly restoration efforts.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Yet Another Battery Fire at Monterey County's Moss Landing Power Plant, Just 33 Days After Its Last Battery Fire

The recent fire at Moss Landing Power Plant was not as severe as the previous one, requiring no evacuations.
#community-safety
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
Los Angeles

West Valley city with highest fire risk seeks emergency manager - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos establishes a full-time emergency preparedness manager role to enhance wildfire protection and disaster readiness.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Parts of Pacific Coast Highway reopen Sunday amid interagency chaos

Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway reopened amid ongoing fire recovery efforts, but access remains restricted for safety concerns.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
Los Angeles

West Valley city with highest fire risk seeks emergency manager - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos establishes a full-time emergency preparedness manager role to enhance wildfire protection and disaster readiness.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Parts of Pacific Coast Highway reopen Sunday amid interagency chaos

Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway reopened amid ongoing fire recovery efforts, but access remains restricted for safety concerns.
more#community-safety
#disaster-relief
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Is Threatening California in the Wrong Way

Trump's politicization of disaster relief distracts from essential reforms needed to prevent fire-related vulnerabilities.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Amazon is using its massive delivery infrastructure to help L.A. wildfire relief

Amazon's disaster relief hubs facilitate quicker access to essential firefighting and emergency supplies during crises, reflecting a proactive approach to disaster management.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Is Threatening California in the Wrong Way

Trump's politicization of disaster relief distracts from essential reforms needed to prevent fire-related vulnerabilities.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Amazon is using its massive delivery infrastructure to help L.A. wildfire relief

Amazon's disaster relief hubs facilitate quicker access to essential firefighting and emergency supplies during crises, reflecting a proactive approach to disaster management.
more#disaster-relief
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

American Airlines CEO Expresses Deep Sorrow' Over Deadly DC Plane Crash

American Airlines expresses deep sorrow over a collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter, focusing efforts on the needs of those affected.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Schools with power can reopen tomorrow if 'safe to do so' as 278,000 customers?still without electricity

ESB Networks expects most power outages from Storm Éowyn to be resolved by January 31, with some customers waiting into the following week.
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Update: Border 2 Fire covers 800 acres in San Diego County, continues to grow uncontrolled

The Border 2 Fire is spreading rapidly in San Diego County and poses an immediate threat to life, prompting mandatory evacuations.
#california-fires
California
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Fires Interfere With Newsom Plan to 'Trump-Proof California'

California Democratic leaders face scrutiny for timing of political moves during an ongoing fire disaster.
Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom are criticized as fires rage in Southern California.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Inspections of fire-damaged homes are less than halfway done. Here's how to check your home's status

Firefighters battle ongoing fires while residents await inspection results and recovery information to assess damage to their homes.
California
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Fires Interfere With Newsom Plan to 'Trump-Proof California'

California Democratic leaders face scrutiny for timing of political moves during an ongoing fire disaster.
Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom are criticized as fires rage in Southern California.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Inspections of fire-damaged homes are less than halfway done. Here's how to check your home's status

Firefighters battle ongoing fires while residents await inspection results and recovery information to assess damage to their homes.
more#california-fires
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