US agency declares California wildfires a public health emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday declared a public health emergency for California to address the health impacts of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. The wildfires have devastated Los Angeles neighborhoods on the east and west sides of the sprawling metropolis and have so far killed 10 people and destroyed nearly 10,
LA County Declares Health Emergency Due to Fires and Windstorm Conditions
A local health emergency was declared Friday for Los Angeles County by Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis in an attempt to reduce health risks from ash and smoke due to the fires burning in the region. The order bars the use of power air blowers,
Public health emergency declared amid LA’s devastating wildfires
The US health department on Friday declared a public health emergency for California in response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have so far killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.
Public health emergency declared over LA wildfires: 5 updates
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County a public health emergency.
HHS declares public health emergency for California wildfires
The public health emergency was put in place retroactive to Tuesday, enabling these measures under federal law.
Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain L.A.'s healthcare
A primary care clinic burned, medical offices closed and hospitals struggled with possible evacuations. The wildfires that ...
More than 100K forced to evacuate as deadly Los Angeles fires burn out of control: Updates
At least 5 are dead and thousands have fled their homes as multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds blasted across ...
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Los Angeles County announces $2 billion Medical Debt Relief Program
Los Angeles County announced its $2 billion Medical Debt Relief Program aimed at helping low-income residents settle past-due bills. "The launch of this program is a critical step forward in ...
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, ...
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Policy report on improving care for disadvantaged youth in LA stresses collaboration
The report includes four policy briefs on the top issues affecting kids in the area, including resiliency, vaccinations, the ...
US agency declares California wildfires as public health emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday declared a public health emergency for California to address ...
Editorial: Think twice before breaking up the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is the closest the city and county have had to an overarching authority. It was ...
Los Angeles wildfires: LA still in danger, don’t return home yet advice, health warnings - 10 key updates
The wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, with 10 dead and over 179,000 evacuated. L.A. Fire Chief warns the city ...