Don’t Get Ready — Stay Ready Emergency Preparedness Is Not Panic. It’s Power.
By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, PACE NEWS
A World on Edge — A Community on Alert
It is a reminder.
A reminder that preparedness is not political.
It is not partisan.
It is personal.
On a quiet Sunday morning, families in Austin never imagined that stepping out for food, fellowship, or a simple drink would end in tragedy. Whether foreign conflict or domestic terror, the effect is the same: lives disrupted, communities shaken, and questions rising.
Are we ready?
Preparedness Is the New Protection
California does not have the luxury of complacency.
With global tensions escalating and major public gatherings on the calendar, readiness is not optional — it is leadership.
That is why the work of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Listos California initiative matters more than ever.
The Listos Disaster Ready Guide outlines five simple but life-saving steps:
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Get Alerts – Know what’s happening in real time.
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Make a Plan – Protect your household with clarity.
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Pack a Go Bag – Essentials ready at a moment’s notice.
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Build a Stay Box – Supplies for when evacuation isn’t possible.
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Help Neighbors Prepare – Safety multiplies in community.
Listos California Disaster Ready Guide front cover. Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
This is not fear-based messaging.
This is faith with function.
It is understanding that preparation elevates you from panic to purpose.
Inglewood: A City That Thinks Ahead
Mayor James T. Butts, Jr.
Inglewood is no stranger to global attention.
With FIFA World Cup events coming in June and thousands expected to pour into the city’s stadiums and entertainment hubs, preparedness becomes visible leadership.
On a recent appearance on TMZ Live, James T. Butts Jr. spoke with clarity and confidence about security planning, coordination, and layered protection strategies.
His background in law enforcement and public administration shows.
Large venues like SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome are not operating without planning. Multi-agency coordination, emergency response drills, and infrastructure security are not afterthoughts — they are foundations.
Prepared cities do not advertise panic.
They demonstrate readiness.
Faith, Family & Forward Thinking
Prayer is necessary.
But planning is responsible.
Emergency preparedness does not signal fear of the future — it signals stewardship of the present.
Inglewood stands at the intersection of global visibility and local responsibility. As thousands arrive for world-class events, let us remember:
Safety is shared.
Preparedness is practiced.
Leadership is tested before crisis arrives.
Don’t get ready.
Stay ready.
And make sure your household can move with confidence, not confusion.
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