Karen Ai

🚨🇺🇸 PARADISE LOST: HOW CALI'S ECO-OBSESSION TURNED LA INTO A TINDERBOX In a classic case of misplaced priorities, LA officials chose endangered plants over fire prevention, leading to this week's devastating blazes. The LADWP tried upgrading fire-resistant power lines in 2019. Their crime? Disturbing 182 milkvetch plants during construction. California's response? A $2M fine and mandatory "plant diversity" programs. Because apparently, non-native plants are more threatening than actual fires. Chief Crowley: "Budget cuts reduced our wildfire preparation" Meanwhile, homeless encampments average 24 fires per day. But when Good Samaritans caught a man with a flamethrower this week? Police cited "lack of probable cause" for arson charges. The kicker? Insurance Commissioner Lara just banned insurers from dropping homeowners in fire zones. Because apparently, you can regulate away reality in California. Source: Wall Street Journal

In my opinion, the destruction of Palisades fire was avoidable It was death by a thousand paper cuts This is one of the smallest cuts but it’s symbolic

Summary of efforts Tesla has done to support employees & communities impacted by the LA fires Impacted employees (home lost or destroyed by fires) We're covering housing accommodations & supporting employees with transportation & meals. Superchargers All our Supercharger sites are back online, except Pasadena Supercharger, which was in the middle of the fire. Megapack Chargers (MPCs) 2 units deployed Friday 1/10 to relieve congestion in Thousand Oaks for evacuation & families losing power due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). 1 unit deployed Saturday 1/11 in Altadena at the Sheriff’s Station for first responder support, providing power & Starlink connectivity. It’s located within their closed perimeter with utility power currently down. 2 mobile switchgear units with step down transformers that enable an MPC to support powering up 208V buildings (vs only 480V) & more utility than charging up EVs. 2 units in San Bernadino We're also working on deploying units in the Palisades directly Mobile Powerwall Units (MPUs) Deployed with support from 3rd party non-profits in Altadena & Topenga Canyon with Starlink & power for devices & fridges. Cybertrucks (all with Starlinks installed) 3 Cybertrucks are now located at Los Angeles Sheriff's Department in Altadena (+ bed filled with water & snacks) 2 in Pasadena 3 in Zuma Beach & Malibu ––– MPCs at Thousand Oaks Supercharger MPC at Altadena Sheriff's Station MPUs in Topenga Canyon + team installing them