Laura Kavanagh
laurakavanagh.bsky.social
Laura Kavanagh
@laurakavanagh.bsky.social
Two decades of public life. Fmr. FDNY Commissioner, advisor to Mayors and elector of city state, and federal reps. Union girl.
6.

To support the LAFD, donate to their foundation: supportlafd.org

To support displaced residents, donate to the Red Cross: lnkd.in/etkW5hHY
Home : Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
supportlafd.org
January 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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- Leave when you're told to leave. Delays don't only endanger you, they delay and redirect fire resources

- Follow fire department instructions about ways to protect your home and clear fire routes, if you haven't yet been evacuated

It saves lives & homes when you do what the FFs need
January 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
4.

If I live in LA, what should I be doing?

- Have a go bag ready now. You can get a checklist anywhere online. Don't underestimate how rattled you will be when the time comes to go. Having what you need ready to go can save your life.
January 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
3.

- Harrowing conditions, unending days, and an enormous geographic footprint puts an incredible strain on the firefighters and their resources. LAFD is an exceptionally prepared department but this is an unprecedented event.
January 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
2.

- Fire and the Santa Ana winds are two terrifying phenomenons and an exceptionally deadly combination.
The fire spreads faster, embers can go further and start more fires, and critical aerial resources are grounded.
January 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
1.

Why is this so shocking even in a place prepared for wild fires?

- The size of the fires, the number of fires, and their huge spread across dense parts of LA - concurrently - is unprecedented.
January 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I've gotten many questions today from people in LA needing to prepare and in NYC wanting to help.

Here are a few things l've shared🧵
January 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM