National Park Service's handling of wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge questioned

National Park Service’s handling of wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge questioned

A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge in Arizona and raged out of control Monday had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising scrutiny over the National Park Service’s decision not to aggressively attack the fire right away. The wildfire along the canyon’s more isolated North Rim, where…

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Los Angeles weighs a disaster registry. Disability advocates warn against false assurances.

Los Angeles weighs a disaster registry. Disability advocates warn against false assurances.

In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters. County supervisors approved a feasibility study this spring for such a voluntary database. Supporters applauded the effort to give more…

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