28 episodes

What's going on in Los Angeles related to disasters and the history of the City of Angels? What have we learned about the major earthquakes in our past, and how does that affect the future? Why do people continue to die in house fires? How do we live through this bizarre COVID-19 pandemic? Listen to our experts as we share valuable stories about disasters in the history of Los Angeles - and explain how you can be better prepared to survive the next big disaster!

CityTalk:LA - A MySafe:LA Podcast‪.‬ David Barrett, Chris Nevil, Luis Fierro, Victoria Garcia, Marlene Vega

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

What's going on in Los Angeles related to disasters and the history of the City of Angels? What have we learned about the major earthquakes in our past, and how does that affect the future? Why do people continue to die in house fires? How do we live through this bizarre COVID-19 pandemic? Listen to our experts as we share valuable stories about disasters in the history of Los Angeles - and explain how you can be better prepared to survive the next big disaster!

    Leave Fireworks to the Professionals!

    Leave Fireworks to the Professionals!

    Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett and our special guest La'Veyah Mosely and her mother to discuss the life changing fireworks can have on a person. La'Veyah - a talented 7th grade student in L.A. - and an athlete playing for the L.A. Watts Rams youth league lost all of the fingers on her left hand when she was handed a firework device on the 5th of July 2022. La'Veyah shares her story and how she has recovered and is focused on spreading the word that all fireworks are illegal in Los Angeles. 
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    • 21 min
    BAM! The issue of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles

    BAM! The issue of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles

    In the City of Los Angeles, ALL fireworks are illegal. In the County of Los Angeles, it depends on which city you're talking about. Many cities offer "Safe and Sane" fireworks for sale on and around the 4th of July. The lack of consistency from city to city complicates the public's understanding of fireworks and the law. Join host David Barrett as he speaks with LAPD Deputy Chief Amanda Tingirides, L.A. County Fire Captain Sheila Kelliher, and a group of L.A. residents - all talking about their perspectives on the issue of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles.
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    Are You Ready For Wildfire?

    Are You Ready For Wildfire?

    Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett as he covers the ongoing threat of wildfires in California generally, and in Southern California more specifically. Los Angeles City Fire Department Deputy Chief Trevor Richmond shares insight in what to expect this year and unveils a new collaboration between the LAFD and MySafe:LA - the Los Angeles Wildfire Resilience Alliance. Initially being rolled out as a pilot, it's expected to expand to cover the entire City - and MySafe:LA will cover the entire County of Los Angeles. 

    We also talk about the annual MySafe:LA "Smoke Alarm Awareness Month" activities in L.A.'s Council District 5. 

    David also shares some news about the Memorial Day celebration in San Pedro - Fleet Week Los Angeles is back, and MySafe:LA will be there!
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    • 29 min
    Making L.A. Safer in 2022

    Making L.A. Safer in 2022

    Join MySafe:LA Executive Director David Barrett as he discusses the challenges in public safety and resilience for 2022. David shares some of the new initiatives at MySafe:LA and how the public may benefit from the programs being offered by the recognized, award-winning community resilience organization. This episode focuses on the upcoming wildfire season and a new initiative designed to make homeowners better protected, and ready to take action in the event a wildfire occurs and threatens a neighborhood. 
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    • 14 min
    The Fireworks 2021 Podcast

    The Fireworks 2021 Podcast

    Join host David Barrett as he navigates the complex environment of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles. David is joined by three important guests, including LA City Area Prosecutor and Deputy City Attorney Gabrielle Taylor, Deputy Chief for the Office of Operations of the LAPD, Beatrice Girmala, and Public Information Officer Erik Scott of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. 

    Fireworks may seem like an impossible issue to remedy, but there is progress being made. Increased enforcement for distributors and sellers, expanded education for children and adults, and back for 2021 - live, professional fireworks shows. 

    If you have an interest in seeing the use of fireworks decline in L.A., this is the podcast you've been waiting for. 
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    • 59 min
    S2; E2: Fireworks in Los Angeles, Boom in the Year of COVID-19

    S2; E2: Fireworks in Los Angeles, Boom in the Year of COVID-19

    Fireworks have traditionally been at the core of national and regional celebrations. In Los Angeles, all fireworks sales and use are illegal - but even so, Angelenos celebrate every June through August with a nightly show of rebellion that brings joy to some, and fear and disaster to many. This special edition of CityTalk:LA looks into the issues surrounding fireworks, and visits with a number of people involved in the legal aspects of what people believe is a national pastime. 

    Join us as we speak with leaders from the Los Angeles City Fire Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, The L.A. City Attorney's Office, and the Department of Animal Services. What they have to say may surprise you. 
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    • 1 hr 18 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

5 Ratings

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Fascinating

If you have an interest in LA as I do this podcast will interest you. Love the focus on both past and present. Super interesting guests and host. I'm a big fan. Well done, I was riveted by the Quake story!' A++

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