News, Media, and Editorial
As our team works to create a more resilient Los Angeles, we’ll post stories, videos, podcasts, and press information here in the Safe Community Project News. 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.
Train as if Your Life Depends on it
The Safe Community Project has been thrilled to collaborate with numerous organizations, helping them become more resilient to disasters through our specialized training curriculum. We’ve cherished many long-term relationships and are genuinely grateful for them. However, since the pandemic, we’ve noticed a trend where some organizations view disaster preparedness as
The Value of a Table-Top Exercise
The Safe Community Project works with local, state, and federal entities to support training related to disasters and specific threats to a community, organization, or public place. Tabletop exercises (TTX) are incredibly valuable for training, especially in emergency preparedness, crisis management, and organizational decision-making. Here are some of the significant
A Summer of Wildfire
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 the state, consuming more than 207,000 acres and affecting 128 structures. This is a notable rise compared to 2023 when
Those Nasty Yellow Wildflowers
They’re lovely to look at. They grow and spread faster than the wildest weed. They can cover an entire hillside in less than a week. I’m talking about Brassica Nigra, or more commonly called Black Mustard. You can use the seeds to make mustard. The plant is edible. It’s also
Change Your Passwords
Change your passwords! For some, that is about as reasonable as asking, “please stop smoking.” True, smoking can kill you, but losing all of your online “stuff,” or even worse, being hijacked and blackmailed might make you wish you had a disease (as a more agreeable option). Neither are fun.
An Emphasis on Training
With years of experience behind us, our course development and technology subject matter experts provide our organization with a unique blend of active fire service engagement, forward-looking understanding of technology, and award-winning product producers. We’re often asked what makes working with our organization different, and the most direct answer is: