Kern County Grand Jury report reveals critical emergency preparedness gaps, including vacant leadership and insufficient ...

As hurricane season accelerates and extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, communities face a pivotal moment. For decades, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) served as the ...

"We wanted to provide a comprehensive picture of preparedness to show what's going to be necessary if that FEMA support is pulled back," Chris Currie said.

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Grand jury report reveals Kern County's emergency services lacks permanent manager, outdated disaster plans, and poor resident preparedness rates.