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.
In early April, MySafe:Riverside Executive Director David Barrett traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of a significant national effort to advance wildfire safety and community
Earlier this month, David Barrett, Executive Director of MySafe:Riverside, addressed the University of Southern California Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in a special presentation focused on the growing threat
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive across California, the demand for faster, smarter, and more coordinated fire suppression efforts has never been greater.
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
As wildfires grow more intense and unpredictable across Southern California, one thing is clear: no one can do this alone. Creating truly firesafe communities takes a
In January 2025, a catastrophic firestorm swept across the Los Angeles basin, fueled by dry conditions, record-breaking wind gusts, and a dense accumulation of vegetation. The
California’s Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has revealed a thorough policy designed to tackle the state’s wildfire insurance issues, set to begin in January 2025. This policy
As climate change increasingly impacts our communities, individuals and families must take proactive steps to ensure they are well-prepared for potential power outages. This week
As the last embers of the Airport Fire are extinguished, the affected communities are grappling with questions about accountability, fire propagation, and the potential for future incidents.
Ask anyone living in a high-fire risk area of the state about their insurance status. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who responds, “It’s all
The Line Fire in San Bernardino County expanded rapidly overnight, underscoring California’s unpredictable and perilous nature of wildfires. Fueled by arid conditions, strong winds, and highly flammable
Have you considered how prepared your home is for wildfire? Times are changing quickly, and now, more than ever, it’s important for homeowners to take
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