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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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 26, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 26, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Emergency Services Coordinator; Alcorn, Don

Item ID: 1525AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities

Item ID: 544AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Fire Department has a new, green $150,000 fire engine on loan from the California Office of Emergency Services. It is specially equipped to handle large brush fires.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1581AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 17, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1183AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Disaster Plan

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 6, 1955

Pages: p. 28

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 6, 1955

Pages: p. 28

Subjects: Air Pollution

Item ID: 3022AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 19, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 19, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2182AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1575AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1186AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of services performed for the community in addition to fire fighting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1567AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 1, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2205AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Concerned horse owners will make an effort to get the Arcadia City Council to extend an emergency moratorium, stopping any new subdivision in their area until a petition they presented to the council can be considered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1322AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1569AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1574AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission directed the planning staff to prepare a resolution permitting Maranatha High School to operate at its present North Santa Anita location.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools, Private - Maranatha High School

Item ID: 3071AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

October has been declared Adolescent Drug Abuse Education Month honoring the efforts of Parent Alert, a community group whose goal is to encourage residents to educate themselves regarding the problems of drug abuse. Activities of the group and programs scheduled for the month are outlined.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Drug Abuse

Item ID: 1449AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Help Our Youth Community Clinic, organized eight years ago by concerned citizens, has developed into a professional, multi-disciplinary clinic. Jeff Green, newly appointed director, says the emphasis now is on prevention.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth)

Item ID: 1672AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

9-1-1 emergency number passed first real test when high winds and fires hit area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1984

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1984

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Emergency Communication System

Item ID: 1524AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Emergency Communication System

Item ID: 1521AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Illegal fireworks were suspected of causing two major blazes in Arcadia. Damages totaled $45,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1597AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1953AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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."

The Fire Department has a new, green $150,000 fire engine on loan from the California Office of Emergency Services. It is specially equipped to handle large brush fires.

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.

Disaster Plan

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.

Arcadia, together with Monrovia, Sierra Madre and El Monte are studying a regional fire protection program.

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.

Summary of services performed for the community in addition to fire fighting.

Concerned horse owners will make an effort to get the Arcadia City Council to extend an emergency moratorium, stopping any new subdivision in their area until a petition they presented to the council can be considered.

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.

The Planning Commission directed the planning staff to prepare a resolution permitting Maranatha High School to operate at its present North Santa Anita location.

October has been declared Adolescent Drug Abuse Education Month honoring the efforts of Parent Alert, a community group whose goal is to encourage residents to educate themselves regarding the problems of drug abuse. Activities of the group and programs scheduled for the month are outlined.

Help Our Youth Community Clinic, organized eight years ago by concerned citizens, has developed into a professional, multi-disciplinary clinic. Jeff Green, newly appointed director, says the emphasis now is on prevention.

9-1-1 emergency number passed first real test when high winds and fires hit area.

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.

Illegal fireworks were suspected of causing two major blazes in Arcadia. Damages totaled $45,000.

The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.