Community Council Discusses Emergency Readiness and Football Stadium

Several important issues were discussed Thursday at a meeting of the Pacific Palisades Community Council. Among the items on the agenda were the closure of Fire Engine 69 and the prospect of a downtown Los Angeles football stadium.

Flo Elfant, the council's disaster preparedness chairwoman, advised the community to stay prepared in light of fears that emergency response will be delayed due to the closure of Fire Engine 69, part of the. She said residents need to acquire emergency preparedness equipment, which is available through the Red Cross.

“Residents need to be prepared because we are a geographically isolated community,” Elfant told Patch.

Without the additional resources, the Palisades is at risk, she said. Elfant also recommended residents obtain the Neighborhood Emergency Planning Guide. To view and print the guide click on the file attached to this article.

She also advised residents to receive training with a Community Emergency Response Team as well as learning first aid.

Resident echoed Elfant’s sentiments and encouraged community members to reach out to CERT in times of crisis or if they are experiencing a delay in emergency response.

Another focal point of the night was a presentation given by AEG President and CEO Tim Leiweke concerning his company's proposal to build a football stadium and convention center in downtown LA.

The new buildings would come at no cost to taxpayers and would create new jobs, Leiweke said. All construction costs would be paid for by AEG through bonds and other forms of payment over the course of four years, he said.