The Boyle Heights cold storage disaster is more than a regional news story—it is a reminder that major industrial emergencies can affect entire communities long after the flames are extinguished. For Compton, one of Southern California's largest logistics hubs, the event raises important questions about preparedness, public health, environmental recovery, and protecting residents who live alongside the industries that help drive our regional economy.

Dear residents of the City of Compton, This "EMERGENCY SURVIVAL GUIDE" (aka EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BOOKLET) is published by the City of...