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.
Focus on Carbon Monoxide Alarms
One of the activities pursued by MySafe:LA, the public safety unit for The Safe Community Project is inspection of homes for functional Carbon Monoxide Alarms. If a home is missing a functional alarm, MySafe:LA will install one at no cost. What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,
MySafe:LA Unit Received FEMA Grant
MySafe:LA, the public safety unit operating within the Safe Community Project umbrella has been awarded a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant. “We’ve been fortunate to earn awards from FEMA on multiple occasions,” said David Barrett, executive director for The Safe Community Project. “The assistance from FEMA fuels our team’s
Harout Semerdjian Joins Our Board
The board of directors for The Safe Community Project is pleased to announce that Harout “Harry” Semerdjian has joined the organization. Most recently, Harout worked for the City of Los Angeles in Council District 13, where he was responsible for policy related to public safety, innovation and technology. Harout will
Picking the Right Leader
The Best Leaders do so by Example During the summer, our team goes through some annual growth. That process often includes some promotions. We’re all familiar with moving people into positions of leadership, whether from above, as peers, or as those working in supporting positions. In our organization, we deal
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
It’s a fact: Smoke alarms save lives. MySafe:LA, the Los Angeles Chapter of The Safe Community Project has been delivering and supporting the proper use of smoke alarms in LA schools and older adult communities. The MySafe:LA smoke alarm initiative began in late 2012, and during the past 18 months,
David Yamahata Joins The Safe Community Project
Bringing 36.5 Years of Firefighting Experience to the Board The board of directors for The Safe Community Project are pleased to announce that David Yamahata has joined the organization. The recently retired Chief Deputy for Emergency Operations for the Los Angeles Fire Department brings 36.5 years of firefighting experience to the board. “I