In the wake of Los Angeles' January firestorm, which claimed numerous lives in Altadena, significant concerns have been raised about the delayed evacuation alerts issued to residents. Investigations indicate that the failure to warn residents promptly may stem from human error, either in decision-making or inter-agency communication. Despite inquiries, county officials remain tight-lipped about the findings, leading to frustrations from local leaders. U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia pointed to human mistakes as a possible cause, further complicating the narrative of emergency response in critical situations.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing Altadena, criticized the delays in alerting residents during the fire, suspecting a breakdown in communication among key emergency services.
An investigation launched after The Times report suggests human error, possibly in decision-making or inter-agency communication, likely caused the delayed evacuation alerts.
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia indicated that the human error seemed to be at the root of the delayed alerts in west Altadena during the firestorm.
Five months after the fire, the critical shortfall of timely alerts to west Altadena residents nourished significant questions about the response of emergency officials.
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