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.
Kids Love Firefighters
It’s wonderful to see how children are enthusiastic about fire safety through programs like those provided by MySafe:LA. Firefighters who often attend with MySafe:LA are considered heroes in the eyes of children. This is not only due to their daring rescues and exciting gear they wear but also because of
The Safe Community Project Earns Wildfire Grant
The Safe Community Project has earned an important wildfire grant, managed by the California Fire Safe Council via funding from CalFire. This important grant will see our Los Angeles Division, MySafe:LA engage with homeowner’s associations, first responders, elected officials, and others to collaborate and share information, training, and home hardening
The Safe Community Project Expands LMS Capabilities
The expansion of The Safe Community Project’s implementation of learning management software (LMS) signifies a strategic move to enhance their educational offerings and streamline the delivery of safety training. Here’s how such an expansion could effectively transform their operations and impact: The Safe Community Project’s expansion of its LMS usage
Teaching Full CPR Certification
Large institutions indeed benefit significantly from obtaining full Red Cross certification, especially when the training is provided by experienced instructors from MySafe:LA. These certifications can encompass a range of crucial skills, from CPR and first aid to emergency preparedness and disaster response. Here are several key benefits that large institutions—such
Emergency Management at Universal Studios
This week, the MySafe:LA Division of the Safe Community Project participated in a day-long symposium on collaborative public safety at Universal Studios. Large public entertainment centers like Universal Studios take public safety very seriously, particularly given the high volume of visitors and the complex environments involved. Collaborating with first responders
Why Smoke Alarm Canvassing is So Important
Smoke alarm canvassing is particularly crucial in Los Angeles for several reasons that reflect the city’s unique demographics, urban structure, and regional challenges. MySafe:LA has been installing smoke alarms (for FREE) in L.A. area homes since 2012. Here’s why this activity is especially important in the Los Angeles area: Every