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FEMA Announces Federal Emergency Aid For California

FEMA Announces Federal Emergency Aid For California

President Donald Trump has approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to assist with the state’s response to coronavirus, officials said Monday. The  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for California to supplement state and local responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the announcement on Sunday, Trump said that ...

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SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show – Santa Clarita Coalition – January 27, 2020

SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show

Host: Janice Murray Non-Profit: Santa Clarita Coalition SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show – Santa Clarita Coalition – January 27, 2020 On this episode of the Non-Profit Spotlight Show with Janice Murray, Janice sits down with some of the representatives from Santa Clarita Coalition. They talk about what Santa Clarita Coalition is and what events that they have planned for later in ...

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Retired Firefighter Set To Offer Tips On Major Natural Disasters

The Castaic Lions Club is set to partner up with a retired firefighter at the end of April in an effort to give Santa Clarita residents safety tips on what to do during major emergencies, officials said Tuesday. On April 30, Steve Skinner, a retired Los Angeles County firefighter, is set to give a presentation at Castaic Middle School on ...

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Santa Clarita City Council Discusses State Disaster Fund For Fires, Earthquakes

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As the “next big one” on the San Andreas Fault looms, the Santa Clarita City Council renewed a contract to access state funds in case of emergency. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Santa Clarita City Council commemorated the anniversary of 9/11 Tuesday by honoring the first responders from the Railroad ...

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Small Quake Reminds Santa Clarita To Be Prepared For Earthquakes

Deputies Offer Safety Tips for Earthquakes

A small earthquake near Santa Clarita Saturday served as a reminder that a larger quake could happen at any time, and residents and businesses should always be prepared. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. While the Nov. 25 earthquake was only 1.9 magnitude on the Richter scale, seismologists traced it to a ...

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The Process of Grief – October 3, 2017

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Hosts: Myles McNamara Guests: Robbie Gluckson, Nickie Bonner;  Director of Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator UCLA Health; Alex Urbina; Michael Eselun  Chaplain and Spiritual Advisor at the Simms Mann Center at UCLA Topic: The Process of Grief Right Click Here To Download! Click Here To Listen! The Process of Grief – Aging With Power – October 3, 2017 On this episode of Aging With ...

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Recent Earthquakes Highlight Need For Disaster Preparations In Los Angeles County

Exactly 24 years ago, the Northridge Earthquake woke the Santa Clarita Valley and most of Southern California as it toppled apartment buildings, smashed overpasses and left many stranded or without a home to return to.

The recent non-related 3.6 magnitude earthquake that struck near Westwood at 11:20 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 18, and 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Raboso, Mexico at 11:14 a.m. (Source: U.S. Geological Survey) on Tue., Sept. 8, reminds Los Angeles County residents and businesses that a catastrophic earthquake could occur at any time. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News ...

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Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition Shares National Preparedness Month Reminder After Fires, Storms

The aftermath of a storm that dumped more than an inch of rain on Acton in less than an hour Picture courtesy of Stefanie Harbeson

The Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition stressed the importance of being prepared for natural disasters Tuesday, after several recent national natural disasters, as well as some incidents closer to home. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Hurricane Harvey tormented the Gulf Coast last week, and the Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition wants to remind ...

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Knight’s St. Francis Dam Bill Passes Committee

St. Francis Dam Disaster Remembered By Santa Clarita Residents

In an effort to recognize a tragedy that killed hundreds in Santa Clarita, Congressman Steve Knight’s Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act passed a committee in Congress with unanimous support.   The bill by Knight, R-Palmdale, and Julia Brownley, D-Ventura County, also known as, H.R. 2156, passed the House Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get ...

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Trump Makes Disaster Declaration For California Due To Rain Storms

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President Donald Trump declared a major disaster for the areas of California, including the Santa Clarita Valley, which should help in the effort to rebuild from the recent rainstorms, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The White House issued the following statement Thursday: “Today, President Donald J. Trump declared a ...

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