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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.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2015
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p. 1, 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2015
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p. 1, 14
Subjects
Emergency Preparedness Program
Item ID
34369AN
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The Association will prepare a profile of the San Gabriel Valley within the coming month. A second project will be to organize themselves to deal with the "incoherence of Los Angeles County government."

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1977
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1977
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p. 1
Subjects
Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities
Item ID
544AN
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Newspaper Index
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A special program organized by the Chamber of Commerce will assist businesses in developing disaster plans.

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Star Tribune
Date
August 3, 1992
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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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Newspaper Index
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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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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.

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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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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
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p. 1
Subjects
Wind Storm
Weather
Winds
Item ID
26000AN
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In an attempt to produce permanent revenue enhancement, the City Council has agreed to go to ballot with a Fire Suppression District assessment which would ask property owners to tax themselves to achieve a balanced budget.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - 1990-1999
Budget
Fire Suppression District
Item ID
26028AN
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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
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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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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
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1183AN
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A recent audit of fire department response times in 12 cities shows San Marino and Pasadena firefighters were the quickest in responding to emergency calls. The report covered April, May and June. San Marino's and Pasadena's average response times were 4:03 and 4:02, respectively. Arcadia's average, in comparison, was 4:21.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2010
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Fire departments
Verdugo Fire Communications Center
Item ID
32319AN
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Forest bathing is the latest thing to do at the Arboretum in Arcadia. It is a new program for people to immerse themselves among trees and leave the mind, body and soul at ease.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2018
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p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2018
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
35415AN
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A surprise disaster drill gave the police and fire departments and the Methodist Hospital a valuable exercise. Arcadia High School drama students portrayed the victims.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 19, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 19, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police
Item ID
2182AN
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Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1575AN
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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.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1186AN
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Summary of services performed for the community in addition to fire fighting.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1567AN
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A Los Angeles County proposal to take over fire and ambulance service from the Arcadia Fire Department would cost the city as much as $8 million more than present costs over 10 years, according to a city report.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1998
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
15009AN
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Fire Chief Gene Mahoney, with City Council approval, is instituting an apprentice fireman program, in which the men will take training classes at PCC while actually employees of the Arcadia Fire Department.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1569AN
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FEMA to deliver disaster preparedness to Arcadia area.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2014
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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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Fire Chiefs of 19 Foothill cities met this spring and have worked out a strike force plan for more efficient fire fighting. Since the dry conditions make this potentially the worst fire season since 1920, this could mean great savings. A strike force will consist of 5 units directed by a team leader.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1976
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1976
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1574AN
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The Planning Commission directed the planning staff to prepare a resolution permitting Maranatha High School to operate at its present North Santa Anita location.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3159
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 27, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 27, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Maranatha High School
Item ID
3071AN
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