In the wake of the most devastating wildfires in the history of Los Angeles, the city of Beverly Hills is equipping its residents with knowledge and tools to prepare for any future natural disaster. Beverly Hills hosted a wildfire evacuation drill on Nov. 9 in Will Rogers Park for 68 homes in the Trousdale neighborhood, labeled as a High Fire Severity Zone. The purpose of the drill was for residents to practice packing essential items, following evacuation routes and for both residents and city staff to identify any hiccups in the process.
In the case of an emergency, residents can access information on what routes to follow on the city’s website. Community members can follow official updates from the city through Nixle or BHPD Alert. The “6 P’s” is a helpful way to remember what to pack—people and pets, prescriptions, papers, pictures, personal computers and money in the form of plastic or cash, according to fire department officials.
