In early January, Southern California experienced a series of devastating wildfires including the Palisades and Eaton fires, both of which impacted the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Fueled by drought conditions and Santa Ana winds, these two fires killed an estimated three dozen residents. They also consumed a combined 38,000 acres and destroyed more than 20,000 structures, including homes and businesses.…
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California Steps Up Wildfire Relief, CalCIMA Asks for Help
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order “to suspend permitting and review requirements under CEQA and the California Coastal Act” due to the recent LA wildfires.
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May 12, 2014 – Lafarge North America is the “master of disaster.” The company announced that it is the lead sponsor of the exhibition Designing for Disaster at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Designing for Disaster will discuss disaster mitigation as an evolving science and highlight tools and strategies for building safer, stronger and more disaster-resilient communities that are…
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