MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
PROGRAM # 9406 12:00 PM PDT
Smoke from Fires Alerts.
The devastating wildfires burning on the slopes of the Sequoia parks have enveloped the San Joaquin Valley in a thick cloud of smoke, causing dangerous levels of air pollution. Authorities continue alerting people when air quality is poor, prompting many to cancel many high-risk school, sports, and community activities. How can you read the air quality alerts and protect against toxic smoke?
Guest: Dr. Juanita Mora, National Spokesperson, American Lung Association, Chicago, IL.
Wildfire Risk Insurance. California’s Insurance Commissioner ordered insurance companies to preserve residential coverage for homeowners who have been affected by the devastating Northern California wildfires. He is also calling for more comprehensive insurance coverage for those residents who live in wildfire-risk areas.
Guest: Ricardo Lara, California Insurance Commissioner, Sacramento, CA.
Battling Massive Oil Spill. A major offshore oil spill is threatening Southern California’s prime beaches. A news correspondent reports on the extent of the oil spill damage, the state emergency measures, the cleanup efforts, and the push in Sacramento to ban new oil drilling.
Guest: Ruben Tapia, Reporter/Producer, Radio Bilingüe, Los Angeles, CA.
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