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The mayor described the trip as a “very, very short” delegation where she represented the president. However, upon deliberation, she acknowledged the decision to leave the country during such perilous weather conditions was a mistake. When asked about the advance warnings regarding the weather, she noted that the L.A. Fire Chief, Kristen Crowley, failed to notify her about the severity of the situation, which led to a lack of the usual preparation associated with high wind events.
“I wouldn’t have even gone to San Diego, let alone leave the country," she stressed, emphasizing the gravity of the situation she was unaware of at the time of her departure. This raises critical questions about communication protocols within the city’s emergency management.