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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).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2016
Pages
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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Newspaper Index
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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.

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Arcadia Weekly,
Date
December 22, 2011
Pages
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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A dozen city management officials attended the California Specialized Training Institute's five-day course on earthquake preparedness. Plans call for all of the city's 46 management employees to complete the course by the end of the year.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Earthquake Preparedness
Item ID
1483AN
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Newspaper Index
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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.

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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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Newspaper Index
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The Volunteer Emergency Medical Subscription Program offered by the city offers affordable alternatives to emergency medical fees.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Emergency Paramedic Service
Emergency Ambulance Service
Volunteer Emergency Medical Subscription Program
Item ID
25935AN
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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.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 1997
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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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Newspaper Index
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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.

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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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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Police Department's non-emergency business telephone numbers have been changed to the following: Front desk, 570-5150; Administrative offices, 574-5178; Investigation division, 574-5160. The change is due to the switch to Pacific Bell Centrex System which gives priority to emergency services in the event of an emergency.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police
Item ID
2205AN
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Newspaper Index
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As the United States goes to war with Iraq and the threat of retaliatory terrorist attacks raised the national threat level to High Risk Orange, the cities of Monrovia and Arcadia are prepared for the worst. City officials are talking about emergency response. The city has developed the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), where representatives from all city departments can gather to organize and respond to any emergency.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Emergency response
Iraq War (2003 - ?)
Terrorist attacks
Item ID
31356AN
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Newspaper Index
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Power still out in parts of Pasadena. The California Emergency Management Agency's acting secretary Mike Dayton is touring the cities most impacted by the windstorm. His visit is considered a precursor to a state declaration of emergency, which would pave the way for state and federal assistance. Arcadia City Manager Don Penman said damage to public buildings and recovery efforts are expected to top $2 million, and that damage to private property could run several million more.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA)
Dayton, Mike J. E.
Disasters
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32966AN
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Newspaper Index
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The San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Program has been established to divert local youths from the criminal justice system to local counseling agencies. Arcadia is participating in this program along with Temple City, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead and San Gabriel.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Youth
San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Program
Item ID
3510AN
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Newspaper Index
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Millions take part in annual earthquake drill called The Great Shake Out. From schools to food banks, Los Angeles County learned how to drop, cover, and hold. Municipalities whose local government employees participated include Arcadia, Glendale, Glendora, Culver City, Cudahy, Inglewood, Lakewood, Diamond Bar, Covina, Burbank, and many more.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Earthquake Preparedness
The Great Shake Out
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Operations plan completed for use in emergencies. Provides for preparation, mobilization and employment of public and private resources to meet essential needs in serious emergencies.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1983
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Civil Defense
Item ID
1217AN
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Newspaper Index
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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.

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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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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia planning commission has given preliminary approval to a request to operate a residential recovery center for women battling alcoholism. The Spencer Recovery Center would be located at 180 West Huntington Drive.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1988
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Spencer Recovery Center
Item ID
3257AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Police Department Chief Guthrie has implemented an Area Command Community Partnership Program to effectively address crime issues and improve quality of life issues in the City of Arcadia in its five geographic areas (same as voting districts).

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Mountain Views News
Date
May 4, 2019
Pages
p. 7
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Mountain Views News
Date
May 4, 2019
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Area Command Community Partnership Program
Crime
Item ID
35640AN
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Newspaper Index
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California Governor Jerry Brown declares a state of emergency in response to the recent windstorm that caused about $75 million in damage, primarily in the San Gabriel Valley. The declaration allows city governments to be reimbursed for up to 75% of the cost of the damage through state and federal agencies. It also allows state agencies to assist in the recovery.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Brown, Jerry (Governor of California)
Disasters
Emergencies
Portantino, Anthony
Trees
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32901AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Juvenile Diversion Program, a Federally funded group of which Arcadia is a part, seeks to divert students who have been in minor problems from the courts and sent them to counseling and treatment. The program has come in for heavy criticism recently due to high administrative costs.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Youth
San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Program
Item ID
3512AN
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Newspaper Index
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FEMA to deliver disaster preparedness to Arcadia area.

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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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Newspaper Index
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The Methodist Hospital will open its new LDR (Labor Delivery and Recovery) rooms this week.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
1813AN
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Newspaper Index
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