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Neighborhood Councils Respond to LA Fires, Assist With Recovery Efforts

Neighborhood Councils have been instrumental in helping their communities recover from the recent LA-area fires, and plan ahead for future emergencies. Get inspired by their stories below - and if your NC has responded to these fires in some way, please make sure to let us know!   Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council invites anyone who [...]

By |2019-11-01T16:22:58-07:00October 31st, 2019|Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency, Emergency Preparedness|Comments Off on Neighborhood Councils Respond to LA Fires, Assist With Recovery Efforts

Saddleridge Fire – Online Recovery Resources List

If you, your loved ones, or your business were impacted by the recent Saddleridge Fire, below is a list of all government and non-government agencies who can help you find answers to your questions and obtain recovery resources. City of Los Angeles Description of Services Recreation and Parks -Provide on-site resources and assistance, including childcare [...]

By |2019-10-25T15:45:45-07:00October 25th, 2019|Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency|Comments Off on Saddleridge Fire – Online Recovery Resources List

Earthquake Expert Dr. Lucy Jones Speaks About Preparedness in North San Fernando Valley

Written by Bill Hopkins, SoCalPrep founder + board member and Emergency Preparedness Chair, Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council Dr. Lucy Jones, renowned seismologist and author of The Big Ones, spoke about Preparing For Increased Risk From Natural Disasters at Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills on Friday, August 16, to a packed house. Upon [...]

By |2019-08-23T16:39:59-07:00August 23rd, 2019|Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency, Emergency Preparedness|Comments Off on Earthquake Expert Dr. Lucy Jones Speaks About Preparedness in North San Fernando Valley

*SOLD OUT* – Earthquake Expert Dr. Lucy Jones’ Seminar Aug 16th in Granada Hills

*** This event is *SOLD OUT* - thank you for your support & interest! *** By Bill Hopkins, Southern California Preparedness Foundation Director & Granada Hills North NC board member In light of the recent Southern California Earthquakes, and the fact that we know it's not IF but WHEN we'll get much bigger quakes that [...]

By |2019-08-05T11:45:15-07:00August 2nd, 2019|Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency, Emergency Preparedness|Comments Off on *SOLD OUT* – Earthquake Expert Dr. Lucy Jones’ Seminar Aug 16th in Granada Hills

RYLAN: Mayor Garcetti Asks NCs to Lead the Way to Ready LA for Disaster Prep

From the Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti's press release on July 12, 2019 LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today launched a new campaign to strengthen citywide emergency readiness, calling on Neighborhood Councils to appoint preparedness officers, bring resilience directly into their communities, and take part in the Ready Your L.A. Neighborhood (RYLAN) program. “Los Angeles [...]

By |2019-07-26T15:25:37-07:00July 26th, 2019|Blog, Disaster Preparedness|Comments Off on RYLAN: Mayor Garcetti Asks NCs to Lead the Way to Ready LA for Disaster Prep

NC Outreach Opportunities Available Now for 2019 Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair

Over 6,000 people from all over the City attend the Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair each year. Since stakeholders of nearly every NC attend, the team that plans the Fair has invited every Neighborhood Council to submit a short promo statement (150-200 words max) for inclusion in RSVP responses. Each time someone registers for the Fair [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:09:22-07:00July 3rd, 2019|Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness, Outreach, Public Safety, Resiliency|Comments Off on NC Outreach Opportunities Available Now for 2019 Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair