Civil Rights
Jan. 28, 2010
Disabled Seek Aid In Emergencies
Advocates have filed a class action against the city and county of Los Angeles that seeks to force local officials to formally plan for helping disabled residents in a major emergency.
By Evan George
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - During torrential rains last week, Audrey Harthorn sat under a blanket in her wheelchair watching TV reports of emergency workers going door-to-door to evacuate hillside homeowners. She couldn't help but wonder what she would do under those circumstances.
"I would literally die" without help, said the 52-year-old, who was born with a degenerative disea...
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