During the Eaton fire, cities like Pasadena and Arcadia successfully implemented alerts and evacuations, while La Cañada Flintridge quickly activated its emergency operations center. In contrast, Altadena, an unincorporated area, struggled with communication and timely evacuations, leading to frustration among residents who felt abandoned. This incident has highlighted the governance issues of unincorporated regions as local leaders express concerns over resource allocation and emergency coordination, which may not match that of incorporated cities.
The fire "brought to the forefront the issues of us being unincorporated; in some ways it did put us at a disadvantage," said Darlene Greene, highlighting how Altadena's status affected its response.
Altadena residents felt lost in chaos, waiting for alerts while their neighborhoods faced the worst damage, raising frustrations about governance and communication.
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