L.A. Doesn’t Know the Cause of a False Evacuation Alert, or How to Stop It
Public safety officials fear that residents might ignore future, accurate alerts if they become accustomed to false warnings.
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Entire LA County receives evacuation alert by mistake
The Los Angeles City Emergency Management Department said an emergency alert to phones warning residents of possible ...
‘False Alarm’ County-Wide Evacuation Alert Sparks Panic and Frustration Amid LA Fires
Officials told millions of residents to disregard an evacuation warning they were mistakenly sent due to a “technical error.” ...
Evacuation orders lifted after Hollywood Hills fire endangers iconic Los Angeles landmarks
The stretch of Sunset Boulevard near the fire is lined with well-known venues and landmarks, including the TCL Chinese ...
Far From Wildfire Flames, Residents of Sunny Los Angeles Go About Their Lives in Disquiet and Fear
As fires raged from the seaside enclave of Pacific Palisades to the hillsides above Pasadena — with at least five dead and ...