An after-action report released by LA County following the Eaton and Palisades wildfires has uncovered a series of significant weaknesses in the emergency response system. Key findings indicate that outdated policies, lack of resources, and staffing shortages significantly hampered evacuation efforts and overall response times during these deadly fires. The investigation termed the situation a ‘perfect storm’ of failures, identifying communication breakdowns, delayed alerts, and insufficient training as critical factors that exacerbated the crisis. The report has propelled discussion among County Supervisors regarding the urgent need to address these systemic failures to better prepare for future wildfire emergencies.