In an effort to promote public safety and disaster preparedness, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) – Pasadena Chapter organized a forum featuring presentations from the Pasadena Police and Fire Departments. The event took place at the H&H Jivalagian Youth Center on September 21.

The ANCA-Pasadena Chapter collaborated with local authorities to bring this crucial information to the public. “Emergency preparedness, readiness, and safety should never be understated but taken with seriousness and single-minded dedication,” said Board Advisor David George Gevorkyan.

The forum was open to all residents of Pasadena and its neighboring cities. The success of the event was attributed to the informative presentations by Pasadena’s firefighters and police officers. 

The ANCA WR Pasadena Chapter expressed their gratitude towards Fire Chief Chad Augustin, Police Chief Eugene Harris, and their respective teams for their significant contributions.

Special recognition was given to Lisa Derderian, the City of Pasadena’s Public Information Officer (P.I.O.), for her unwavering support in organizing the event. The organizers also thanked Pasadena’s Armenian Cultural Foundation, Lernavayr Committee, for their assistance in making the event possible.

The ANCA WR Pasadena Chapter frequently hosts such events as part of their commitment to public service, particularly in times of natural disasters like floods, wildfires, and earthquakes.

Established in 1979, the ANCA-Pasadena Chapter is a prominent Armenian-American grassroots organization within Pasadena. It advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the city’s thriving Armenian-American community while promoting increased civic service and participation at both grassroots and public policy levels.

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