Is Your Building Earthquake Safe? Here’s How to Find Out Living in Los Angeles comes with the constant risk of earthquakes, making it crucial to know whether the building you live in is safe. As a renter, understanding the structural integrity of your building could make all the difference in protecting yourself and your belongings
This past weekend, the LAIT911 Fire & Rescue team assigned to the Hansen Dam Trail Watch rescued an injured equestrian who was bucked off of her horse deep within the trails of Hansen Dam. The individual had reportedly suffered a fall after their horse was spooked, resulting in an inability to walk and visible signs
As recently seen on CBS-LA, LAIT911 is seeking disaster response volunteers for our Hansen Dam Public Safety Project aimed at keeping the people and the land within the Hansen Dam Trail Area safe. Hansen Dam is one of the most wildfire prone parks within Los Angeles and the location of multiple LAFD Hiker Rescue responses
Did you know in the LAIT911 app you can receive a notification every time a certain LAFD apparatus is dispatched? LAIT911 Premium users gain early insights into high-priority incidents, staying informed before almost anyone else in a city of 3.8 million people. Supporting our non-profit mission, LAIT911 Premium helps us keep the community updated on
Our team is continuously proud to serve our users with the most up-to-date safety information, along with boots on the ground support, and we hope that you have found the value in being prepared for the common emergencies that Los Angeles faces each day. Our services would not be possible without the help of our
Hi there - Let me start off this brief message to thank you for being a valued LAIT911 user. Our team is continuously proud to serve our users with the most up-to-date safety information, along with boots on the ground support, and we hope that you have found the value in being prepared for the
Disasters can strike any moment, catching us off guard and leaving us little time to react. While the lyrics from the song "Six Days," which DJ Shadow released in 2002, may not seem like an obvious source of disaster preparation advice, they actually contain important lessons for how we should approach disaster preparedness. In this
High wildfire danger throughout Los Angeles area... The Los Angeles Fire Department has declared a Red Flag Alert, initiating Red Flag Parking Restrictions effective from 08:00 a.m. on October 29, 2023, until further notice. A "Red Flag Alert" is invoked when wind speeds reach 25 miles per hour or higher, coupled with a relative humidity
The FBI and DHS have issued a nationwide public safety alert regarding potential safety concerns linked to the recent Hamas attacks in Israel. While no specific intelligence indicates imminent threats to the United States, foreign terrorist organizations and their supporters have a history of exploiting conflicts between Israel and Hamas, leading to attacks on religious
Extension cords are a household staple, offering a handy solution when you need to power devices away from wall outlets. However, extension cords can also be a significant fire hazard if not used safely. The Electrical Safety Foundation reports that roughly 3,300 home fires originate and are responsible for killing 50 people and injuring 270
