When disaster strikes, every second counts.

The devastating Eaton Fire took 17 lives—many elderly and disabled—because they had no way to evacuate in time. Some waited for help that never came. They trusted the system, and the system failed them.

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has taken the first step by studying the creation of a registry for people with disabilities and mobility challenges, so that when disaster strikes, help can get to them in time.

But studies alone don’t save lives. Action does. 

We cannot let this effort stall in bureaucracy while more lives are at risk.

A registry would give first responders a crucial tool to locate and assist vulnerable residents when minutes mean the difference between life and death. This is not just about policy. It’s about dignity, safety, and the right to survive.

We urge L.A. County to follow through and implement this registry without delay. No more excuses. No more preventable deaths. Sign now to demand real action before another disaster strikes.