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.
Creating Safer Homes for Older Adults
The Safe Community Project’s L.A. Division, MySafe:LA is adding a new initiative to its community risk reduction initiatives. Focusing on older adults who live independently, MySafe:LA will inspect homes, install FREE ten-year sealed smoke alarms, and provide specific educational materials aimed at keeping older adults safe. Older adults living on
Building Training for The Hartford Foundation
One of the services The Safe Community Project offers is award-winning custom film development. With a focus on training, our team of professional story and educational design experts work to share valuable training messages that resonate with the audience. Our director of education and content, Cameron Barrett is in the
The Benefits of TableTop Exercises
The Safe Community Project recently completed a tabletop exercise, also known as a TTX with a large private but public-facing organization. Our organization developed an emergency operations center (EOC) for them, among other emergency response services, and it was rewarding to see the participants engaged and working towards a resolution
Wildfire Safety In Lower Income Communities
There are several neighborhoods in the greater Los Angeles area that are classified as “high-value” areas, where homes are worth millions of dollars. These areas have narrow, winding roads that can make it difficult for firefighters to access them in case of a wildfire. Additionally, the excessive growth of vegetation
Rent or Lease? The Learning Management Dilemma
When it comes to managing a Learning Management System (LMS), organizations often face the decision between leasing a dedicated third-party LMS or having a custom-built system that they own. Both options have their advantages and tradeoffs, and the best choice depends on several factors including budget, technical expertise, scalability needs,
Rail Safety Evaluation
The Safe Community Project has been retained by the Claremont McKenna College to produce a report on rail safety in Claremont and surrounding areas. This report will aid Claremont McKenna leadership in determining what steps may be required to keep faculty, students, and neighbors safe in the event of a