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The aftermath of a disaster can cause families to lose priceless possessions, homes, and even their loved ones. In many cases, there is no amount of aid that can help people heal from this substantial devastation. With the Woolsey Fire being the most recent disaster to affect Los Angeles, there have been misunderstandings regarding the […]

According to the Los Angeles Department of Emergency Management Department, this metropolitan city is prone to “13 of 16 possible federally-identified natural threats.” The most impactful being floods, earthquakes, and fires. Each year, thousands of people lose their lives or are displaced as a result of the destruction of these natural hazards. On the map […]

Of the 28 Governor proclaimed disasters in Los Angeles County that were due to natural disasters since 1991, 12 were due to fire-related causes. Fire is clearly one of the biggest disaster risks that the county faces. This section will go into greater detail about wildfires in California. Many areas of Los Angeles have experienced […]

In this past year alone, the U.S. has experienced several major natural disasters, like Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, the Camp Fire in Northern California, and the Woolsey Fire in Southern California. These events cause numerous fatalities and cause billions of dollars worth of property and infrastructure damage. The map […]