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FEMA To Test Alarm System On All Mobile Phones

On Wednesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is set to conduct a national test on mobile phones to continue to be effective when warning people about emergencies.   FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), is set to conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday.   The national test is set ...

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Barger Thanks Governor Newsom For Declaring State Of Emergency For Route Fire Repairs

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger thanked Governor Gavin Newsom Monday for declaring a state of emergency, allowing state and federal funds to be used to help relieve the damage caused by the Route Fire. In a letter sent to Newsom Monday,  Barger expressed her appreciation for his recent State of Emergency Proclamation that directs Caltrans to request FEMA assistance ...

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Garcia Discusses Bill Supporting Santa Clarita Residents Affected By PSPS

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This week Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, spoke to the House Appropriations Committee on his added language to a new bill that could reportedly lead to reimbursing generator costs by victims of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). A new bill that could end up supporting victims of power shut-offs was contributed to by Garcia, and this week the congressman spoke ...

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Los Angeles County Ranked Highest Risk For Natural Disasters In Nation By FEMA

Los Angeles County tops the list of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) very first National Risk Index, which ranks all 3,006 counties in the United States based on their vulnerability to 18 kinds of natural disasters. From tornadoes and hurricanes to avalanches and wildfires, all forms of natural disasters are not only measured by the potential damage they might ...

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‘Project Roomkey’ Operational In Santa Clarita To House Homeless Population In Hotels, Motels 

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Project Roomkey, an initiative to house the California homeless population in hotels and motels, is now operational in Santa Clarita, officials said Thursday.  Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California has received $150 million of FEMA support, which is set to provide hotel and motel rooms to homeless individuals to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. The state’s effort ...

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Remembering The Northridge Earthquake 25 Years Later (VIDEO)

On Jan. 17 1994, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Santa Clarita and cities across Los Angeles County. The earthquake became known as the “Northridge Earthquake.” Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The 25th anniversary of the devastating Northridge earthquake presents an opportunity to remember the importance of staying prepared, as experts claim ...

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President Trump Threatens To Withhold Wildfire FEMA Funds, Santa Clarita Officials Respond

Several Santa Clarita officials have responded to President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds for wildfire recovery. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. In a Twitter post Wednesday, Trump said California should “get their act together,” adding he directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to “send no more money.” Santa ...

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Woolsey Fire In Ventura County Scorches More Than 10,000 Acres

Ventura County Fire Department officials have reported that the Woolsey Fire has now scorched more than 10,000 acres and is threatening to burn to the ocean. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. As of 9 a.m. Friday, the fire is zero percent contained. Acting Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to the ...

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Free Earthquake Workshop To Be Held By City

Organizations and local business are invited to the QuakeSmart Preparedness Workshop that is hosted for free from the City of Santa Clarita that is also in partnership with FEMA and Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH). Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The program, QuakeSmart Community Resilience Program introduces participants to learn ...

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Santa Clarita Wildfire Relief Being Provided By FEMA

The Rye Fire is one of those natural disasters listed as wildfire relief becomes available to FEMA. Photo by Caleb Lunetta.

Santa Clarita wildfire relief is being provided for residents that have been affected by the Creek Fire, Rye Fire and the Skirball Fire, which burned across Southern California in December.  Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Residents who lost property or had property damaged from the December wildfires can receive help through ...

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