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Elite Interactive Solutions Supports Customers Through L.A. Wildfires

With its headquarters and security operations command center in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Elite remained on…

Press Releases January 25
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The wildfires forced at least 21 school districts to cancel classes for Wednesday, and an assisted living center has been destroyed.

Los Angeles Wildfires Update: January 23, 2025

LA County officials are calling for a review of the county's emergency alert system after residents in western…

News January 23
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FEMA Reactivates Online Rumor Response Page to Combat Los Angeles Fire Misinformation, wildfires, rumors, emergency communications

FEMA Reactivates Online Rumor Response Page to Combat Los Angeles Fire Misinformation

The web page addresses false claims like, "FEMA will take my property and land after a disaster."

News January 14
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False Los Angeles Wildfire Evacuation Warnings Spark Panic, emergency notification, Paradise Fire, Eaton Fire, alerts

False Los Angeles Wildfire Evacuation Warnings Spark Panic

Several erroneous evacuation warnings were sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents on Thursday and Friday.

News January 13
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Planning for Volunteers and Donations After a Tragedy, active assailant, active shooter, severe weather, wildfires

Planning for Volunteers and Donations After a Tragedy

The flood of volunteers and donations that come in immediately after a mass tragedy can be overwhelming. Here’s…

Insights January 10
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Pepperdine University Students Shelter in Place

How Pepperdine University Protects Its Campus from Wildfires

Pepperdine University's longstanding wildfire protocol urges students to shelter in place in two buildings instead of evacuating.

News December 19
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Lahaina Schools

3 Lahaina Schools to Reopen 2 Months After Fire

Three schools have undergone extensive air, drinking water, and soil quality testing while a fourth was burned beyond…

News October 3
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Town of Paradise Partners with HQE Systems to Install SiRcom Early Warning Sirens

The town of Paradise was almost completely destroyed by the 2018 Camp wildfire, losing 95% of its structures,…

Press Releases September 3
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Study Finds Schools Need Help Managing Air Quality, Disease Control

A new air quality report highlights an urgent need to better support schools with infection control strategies.

News May 10
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