L.A. officials consider disaster registry for seniors
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More than six months after deadly wildfires devastated Southern California, Los Angeles County officials are considering implementing a disaster registry to help connect people with disabilities and seniors with emergency responders.
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- Los Angeles County is considering a disaster registry for seniors and people with disabilities. 4s
- A study was approved to examine the effectiveness of a voluntary registry. 18s
- Analysis of recent wildfire victims showed many were elderly or had mobility impairments. 32s
- Community sessions have shown strong support for the registry, citing reassurance and advanced warning. 1m 3s
- Concerns include privacy, usefulness in disasters, and discouragement of personal emergency planning. 1m 58s