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fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Altadena residents are reluctant to sue L.A. County over botched evacuations. Here's why

Many residents of west Altadena feel victimized twice by the January firestorm as massive destruction occurred and delayed evacuation alerts exacerbated the situation, resulting in 17 deaths. They believe that this delay was crucial in the tragedy that unfolded in their community. Despite the outrage surrounding the delayed alerts, including an ongoing investigation into county officials, no lawsuits have been filed against the county. Residents considered legal actions against the county; however, worries about jeopardizing settlements with Southern California Edison, which they are already suing, caused many to abandon their claim.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Signs of human error grow in failure to evacuate Altadena during fire. But who is to blame?

Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing Altadena, criticized the delays in alerting residents during the fire, suspecting a breakdown in communication among key emergency services.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Technology wasn't responsible for west Altadena alert failures, company says

The failure to send evacuation alerts during the Eaton fire was not due to technology issues, raising concerns about county officials' actions.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

L.A. County had a new emergency alert system. Did that hurt west Altadena?

Rapid deployment of Genasys' alert software in L.A. County led to significant miscommunication during wildfires, raising concerns about training and software reliability.
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