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Disaster planning, incorporated in Arcadia's Master Plan, is now being polished for final approval. Contingency plans are designed for fire, earthquake, plane crash, etc.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1187
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1186AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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FEMA to deliver disaster preparedness to Arcadia area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33849
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2014
Pages
p. 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2014
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)
Item ID
34043AN
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Disaster Plan

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3100
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 6, 1955
Pages
p. 28
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 6, 1955
Pages
p. 28
Subjects
Air Pollution
Item ID
3022AN
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Don Alcorn, a 20-year veteran of the Arcadia Police Department, has been named to the new post of Emergency Services Coordinator by the Arcadia City Council. Alcorn's job is to prepare an emergency plan that will cover any aspect of any possible disaster, from earthquake to fire to nuclear disaster.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1526
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 26, 1989
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 26, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Emergency Services Coordinator
Alcorn, Don
Item ID
1525AN
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Arcadia wants you to be prepared for any disaster or emergency. September is National Preparedness Month. Every household should have a disaster kit (food, water, medications, flashlight, and a multi-tool).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34672
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2016
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p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Emergency preparedness-disasters
Spriggs, Barry
Item ID
34864AN
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Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge) has proposed legislation to improve emergency and disaster preparedness by California's public utilities. Recent windstorm disaster highlighted the need to be better prepared.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32749
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
December 22, 2011
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p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly,
Date
December 22, 2011
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
California Public Utilities Commission
Disasters
Electricity
Emergency preparedness
Portantino, Anthony
Utilities
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32946AN
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Newspaper Index
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Wind storms hit Arcadia with damages estimated to be over one million dollars. Emergency/disaster preparedness is discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25800
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Wind Storm
Weather
Winds
Item ID
26000AN
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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's destruction, experts warn that Southern California is not ready to handle the Big One-an earthquake of at least 7.0 magnitude. A photo of Santa Anita Dam is shown.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29703
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Natural disasters
Dams
Disaster preparedness
Earthquakes
Item ID
29888AN
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Emergency response officials from around Los Angeles County gathered at the Arboretum for a workshop on disaster preparedness, especially to prepare for the outbreak of a pandemic flu.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31245
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2008
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Emergency training
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Pandemic flu
Item ID
31440AN
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A special program organized by the Chamber of Commerce will assist businesses in developing disaster plans.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper242
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 3, 1992
Pages
p. 1
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Star Tribune
Date
August 3, 1992
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
242AN
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Arcadia City Council approves $80,000 for street repainting and striping, El Nino flood prevention and preparedness and Youth Council (or Youth Committee).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34398
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 19
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Item ID
34591AN
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Building designs for earthquakes

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4024
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1955
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1955
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Earthquakes
Item ID
3900AN
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The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1604
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1603AN
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New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1603
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1602AN
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Newcastle, Australia will help celebrate Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee with a band concert and party. It is hoped that Arcadia Park, in Newcastle, will be ready in time for a dedication in September.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper886
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, Etc. - Diamond Jubilee, 1978
Item ID
886AN
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Newcastle, Australia will help celebrate Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee with a band concert and party. It is hoped that Arcadia Park, in Newcastle, will be ready in time for a dedication in September.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3326
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Sister City - Newcastle, Australia
Item ID
3222AN
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Program N.E.A.T.(Neighborhood Emergency Action Team) was presented to the community by the Arcadia Fire Department. It was developed to organize neighborhoods to prepare themselves in the event of a major disaster.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5698
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
February 1, 1996
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 1, 1996
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
5549AN
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Arcadia's Royal Court is ready for the Rose Parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3478
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1984
Pages
p. A-5 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1984
Pages
p. A-5 photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3364AN
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On Wednesday, April 10, the planning commission met in what was to be their first meeting to discuss and review certain aspects of the General Plan Update for 1996. Approximately 200 people crowded the council chamber and the meeting was declared a safety hazard. The rescheduled meeting will be held at the community center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5798
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 18, 1996
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 18, 1996
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
5643AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital's new wing, a $140 million, 184-bed tower, that opened last month, largely replaces 2 hospital buildings built in 1957 and 1967. This new building helps as Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH) plans to address the risks of buildings collapsing during an earthquake. Joe La Brie, a structural engineer said AMH has addressed utility line hazards. Acute services are being relocated to the new tower. See related story about earthquake preparedness at other hospitals in the San Gabriel Valley (see same page).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32623
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 30, 2011
Pages
p. A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 30, 2011
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH)
Hospital buildings
Seismic safety and seismic regulations
Item ID
32821AN
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Newspaper Index
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