Strong winds in California heighten fire risk in drought-stricken Los Angeles.

[Chris]

The increasing frequency and intensity of Santa Ana wind events, coupled with prolonged drought conditions, underscore the urgent need for California to reassess its wildfire prevention and response strategies. While preemptive power shutoffs may mitigate ignition risks, they also disrupt daily life and can have economic repercussions. Is it time for the state to invest more heavily in underground power lines, advanced grid technologies, or other infrastructure improvements to enhance resilience? Additionally, how can communities better prepare for and adapt to the escalating threats posed by climate change-induced weather patterns?

What are your thoughts on the current measures in place to address wildfire risks in California? Do you believe more proactive infrastructure investments are warranted, or should the focus be on improving existing strategies?

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[marindependent]

Its ugly out there - real ugly.

 

[straightnochaser]

Just had to evacuate our rental properties... not looking good

 

[rmhaire]

Its ugly out there - real ugly.

How close to you?

 

[Tahoe Ray]

Maybe start by not cutting the fire department's budget:

LA Mayor Karen Bass cut fire department funding by $17.6M — months before wildfires turned city into hellscape

The Los Angeles Fire Department had its budget cut by a staggering $17.6 million this financial year, records show — as fire crews continue to battle out-of-control blazes currently ravaging …

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[WinoBlues]

Maybe start by not cutting the fire department's budget:

LA Mayor Karen Bass cut fire department funding by $17.6M — months before wildfires turned city into hellscape

The Los Angeles Fire Department had its budget cut by a staggering $17.6 million this financial year, records show — as fire crews continue to battle out-of-control blazes currently ravaging …

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"Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is on a taxpayer-funded trip to Africa as part of a Biden administration presidential delegation WHILE HER CITY IS BURNING TO THE GROUND," wrote America First Works president Ashley Hayek on X.

Bass finally returned to Los Angeles Wednesday, where she met with California Gov. Gavin Newsom amid the torched rubble as flames still burned uncontained across the city.


Nero

 

[DonP]

I can't see many carriers staying in ca . The risk is just to high . I bet premiums double and triple

 

[Tahoe Ray]

I can't see many carriers staying in ca . The risk is just to high . I bet premiums double and triple

Can't do that in CA. They make the insurers use like 20+ years of loss runs in catastrophic pricing. A P&C agent can give a better description.

Everyone (who isn't yet) is going to be on FAIR plans, just like flood insurance in FL.

 

[Allen Trent]

"Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is on a taxpayer-funded trip to Africa as part of a Biden administration presidential delegation WHILE HER CITY IS BURNING TO THE GROUND," wrote America First Works president Ashley Hayek on X.

Bass finally returned to Los Angeles Wednesday, where she met with California Gov. Gavin Newsom amid the torched rubble as flames still burned uncontained across the city.


Nero

The irony that a far left liberal traveled to a country (Ghana) that just passed anti LGBTQ laws last year. 5 years in jail if you identify as LGBTQ. Her attendance there shows she supports that hate & intolerance

Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal

Lawmakers approve a tough new bill, but rights groups say it threatens basic freedoms.

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