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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
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia stresses emergency preparedness ACTION. ACTION stands for Arcadians Caring Together Improves Our Neighborhoods. The purpose of the Emergency Preparedness Program is to prepare and respond effectively to major emergencies by establishing and maintaining an emergency management system which coordinates preparedness, response and recovery phases for natural and technological disasters and national security emergencies.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34175
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Emergency Preparedness Program
Item ID
34369AN
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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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2014
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)
Item ID
34043AN
Collection
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.

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
Collection
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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29703
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Natural disasters
Dams
Disaster preparedness
Earthquakes
Item ID
29888AN
Collection
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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1484
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 26, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Emergency Services Coordinator
Alcorn, Don
Item ID
1525AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Area hospitals are rated on their earthquake safety and readiness. Arcadia Methodist Hospital received a 2 out of 5 rating for all buildings. This hospital has been granted a waiver and won't have to be at a rating of 3 until 2030. See related article on p. A1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32604
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 16, 2011
Pages
p. A6
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Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 16, 2011
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Buildings--seismic regulations--seismic standards
Disasters
Earthquakes--safety and preparedness
Item ID
32802AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The windstorm that hit San Gabriel Valley on November 30-December 1 leaves lessons. Utilities and city officials study what went wrong to be better prepared in future emergencies and disasters. Southern California Edison (SCE) restored power to the last of its 433,925 customers by Thursday--one week after the storm--and is now the subject of public criticism and a probe by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for "prolonged power outages." Crews in Pasadena and surrounding cities are still clearing the streets.

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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
California Emergency Management Agency
Disasters
Southern California Edison (SCE)--electricity utility
Trees
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32900AN
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Wind Storm
Weather
Winds
Item ID
26000AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital staff have a drill to practice responding to a dirty bomb detonation, imagining a scenario in which terrorists explode a bomb with radioactive material at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31764
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 23, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 23, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Disaster drills
Emergency response
Item ID
31961AN
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Newspaper Index
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Soon dialing for emergency help will be complete in one easy step. Dialing 9-1-1 will give you a direct connection with police, fire or medical aid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1522
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 31, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 31, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Emergency Communication System
Item ID
1521AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Mayors of seven San Gabriel Valley cities that were hard hit by last year's ferocious windstorm are making a plea to Governor Jerry Brown for state disaster relief. The seven cities include Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Temple City, San Marino, South Pasadena and La Canada Flintridge.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32810
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Disasters
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
33007AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36561
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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Newspaper Index
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The Disaster Preparedness Plan is ready for adoption by the City Council. It includes contingency plans for the handling of earthquakes (as well as recommendations for building standards to help present earthquake damage), floods, fires and hazardous structures.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1184
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1183AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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State official views damage caused by last week's windstorm. California Emergency Management Agency's acting secretary Mike J. E. Dayton toured 8 San Gabriel Valley cities that were hardest hit, including Altadena, Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Temple City, San Gabriel and Alhambra, to assess the damage. He will determine whether state or federal assistance may be applicable.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32768
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 10, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 10, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA)
Dayton, Mike J. E.
Disasters
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32965AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32769
Newspaper
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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San Gabriel Valley cities struggle to get up and running in the wake of a powerful Santa Ana-fueled windstorm that downed trees and caused power outages. In Arcadia, damage to trees in the Los Angeles County Arboretum was extensive. Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic said the storm downed more than 500 trees and seven buildings had been red-tagged. Damage estimates were pegged at more than $1 million. Santa Anita Park reopened for simulcast wagering yesterday. Photos.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 3, 2011
Pages
p. A6, A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 3, 2011
Pages
p. A6, A9
Subjects
Disasters
Emergencies
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32904AN
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Newspaper Index
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Venting outage outrage. Utilities get earful from wind-affected residents and politicians. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich chastised Southern California Edison (SCE) officials for not responding effectively and failing during the disaster (windstorm November 30-December 1, 2011).

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 7, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 7, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Disasters
Southern California Edison (SCE)--electricity utility
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32960AN
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Newspaper Index
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A fire believed to have been started by a downed power line caused an estimated $1 million in the 100 block of West Norman Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30392
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Disasters
Fires
Item ID
30579AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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