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Congressional Hearing in the News

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Bronwen

With the Congressional hearing about the Station Fire coming up next week, we’re seeing additional news in the local press. Thanks to Duncan for these links! ~B~ KTTV 11 – FOX 11 Feds to Examine Station Fire Response Next Week … Continue reading →

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Station Fire Panel Postponed

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Bronwen

Thanks, Duncan, for forwarding this info along. As soon as we hear about a new date we will let everyone know. ~B~ ——– From: Duncan Baird Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 4:05 PM Subject: Fwd: Station Fire event — POSTPONED … Continue reading →

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Busy Day for the News!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Bronwen

In addition to the news that the Station Fire Panel Discussion has been postponed, the LA Times has had two articles in the past two days discussing the Station Fire and further investigations into what really happened. Links are given … Continue reading →

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The Coming Deluge…

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Bronwen

Last night I finally made it to the Friday night meeting for Vogel Flats residents, and over the next several days you will be hearing more from me about it. But before I can take my night’s ease and try … Continue reading →

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STNC Meeting Agenda for Monday

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Bronwen

Just a quick reminder that the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council is having a meeting Monday night with the United States Forest Service, County of Los Angeles, LAPD and LAFD regarding the Station Fire. The official agenda is below. For a PDF … Continue reading →

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Red Flag Warning in Effect

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Bronwen

The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings that cover Southern California from Santa Barbara to San Diego. With the Santa Ana winds kicking up, any remaining hot spots (and there are many) are even more likely to flare … Continue reading →

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FEMA’s Declaration Process

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Leslie Teltoe

The Declaration Process Download the PDF Version of this page at: http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=21277 The Stafford Act (§401) requires that: “All requests for a declaration by the President that a major disaster exists shall be made by the Governor of the affected … Continue reading →

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SBA Loan Ctr. is ALSO the LAC (Local Assistance Center)

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Leslie Teltoe

Here is the press release from the governor’s office for the Local Assistance Center located in Sylmar at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. http://file.lacounty.gov/lac/cms1_137438.pdf This center is only open through 9/24/09, so if you are interested in speaking with any of … Continue reading →

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The Federal Disaster Declaration Process and Disaster Aid Programs

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Leslie Teltoe

By DHS – Federal Emergency Management Agency RESPONSE AND RECOVERY First RESPONSE to a disaster is the job of local government’s emergency services with help from nearby municipalities, the state and volunteer agencies. In a catastrophic disaster, and if the … Continue reading →

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FREE Medicare Advocacy

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Leslie Teltoe

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) Phone: 1-800-434-0222 or (213) 383-4519 Web site: www.healthcarerights.org If you have questions about Medicare, call the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. HICAP has highly trained staff and volunteers that provide free, unbiased … Continue reading →

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