False alerts — like the one sent during the Greater Los Angeles wildfires — can undermine trust and provoke anxiety
During an emergency event, clear communications are essential for ensuring safety. False alerts, like the one sent out on Jan ...
WNCT1d
Fire experts warn of power strip dangers, stress smoke detector maintenance
A structure fire at a home in Pollocksville claimed the life of one person early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2025. After an inspection, it was determined the fire ...
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Despite no working smoke detectors in New Brighton home, no major injuries reported in overnight fire
Crews say the people living in the house woke up and saw the flames, even though the house doesn't have smoke detectors.
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LA County has some answers on why 10 million people got false alarms — twice
At around 4 p.m. Thursday, everyone in L.A. County received an alert from the Office of Emergency Management to prepare for evacuation. Then, about 12 hours later, another widespread alert was issued ...