Rebuild:LA
When the firestorms of January 2025 raged through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, they left nearly 30 people dead and historic destruction in their wake. Recovery will be a long, uphill road and rebuilding will take years and dedicated planning. This podcast takes a deep dive into the circumstances that led to the fires, how people can prepare for future wildfires - which are inevitable - and how Angeleños can come together to rebuild our beautiful city.
Rebuild:LA
Rebuild:LA Episode 002 - Making Sure Your Pet Survives Wildfire with SPCA LA's Madeline Bernstein
For the last 30 years, Madeline Bernstein has been fighting the good fight to help rescue, shelter, and find forever homes for the pets of Los Angeles. She is the president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
During the Palisades Fire in January 2025, Madeline evacuated twice. Each time she quickly gathered her belongings, and her most beloved companions - two hibernating desert tortoises! They are the last two survivors of a once large menagerie of pets, and there was no way she was leaving them behind.
In this episode of Rebuild:LA, Madeline tells host Cameron Barrett how she prepared to evacuate, what she did to prepare looooong in advance of the emergency, and how you can do the same thing to help assure the safety of the pets in your life.
Resources:
- SPCA LA - https://spcala.com/
- MySafe:LA Pet Safety - https://www.mysafela.org/pet-safety/
- Downloadable Pet Safety Kit List - https://www.mysafela.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PetEmergencySafety_LA.pdf
