This Saturday, the foothills of the northeast San Fernando Valley are gearing up for an event that aims to arm its residents with the knowledge to stand resilient in the face of natural calamity. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is spearheading a Disaster Preparedness Evacuation Simulation and Resource Fair, with the spotlight on communities that wear the scars of wildfires past like badges of honor. Hosted at Hansen Dam Soccer Fields, neighbors from Lake View Terrace to Tujunga are called upon to join forces and learn how to better secure their homes, their loved ones, and their cherished animals against the vagaries of disaster, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Ensuring the well-being of not just people but pets and horses requiring coordinated evacuations, experts from across various city departments will be on hand to disseminate crucial safety information. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, firefighters, police, and other first responders will be available, ready to share their knowledge with those attending. Having seen their fair share of wildfires, these experts will walk citizens through emergency strategies, playing out scenarios that, while hoping never to encounter, they must be prepared to face
The family-friendly affair promises more than merely an exchange of wisdom. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Los Angeles Fire Department has it on good authority that the day will also serve up a chance to feast on delicious food, inspect emergency vehicles up close, and even catch a glimpse of public safety helicopters soaring against a California sky.
