L.A. Wildfires: Security’s Role in the Recovery and Rebuild

March 18, 2025
In this archived live event, hear an impactful and personal assessment of the tragic and devasting wildfires upon the surrounding communities and offer the opportunity for interested industry stakeholders to discuss a potential role in the recovery efforts.
This program, co-presented by the Security Industry Association, the Electronic Security Association, PSA and The Monitoring Association, is developed for information purposes and to raise awareness of current recovery efforts that may involve security strategies; it is not intended to be a platform for any endorsement of specific security products or services.
Objectives:
- Present an overview of how the impacted communities have begun to organize and develop rebuilding strategies
- Understand current and near-term security and life safety needs
- Discuss how security may be part of the infrastructure and rebuilding strategy
- Receive information about relevant first responder engagement and planning
Intended Outcome:
- To educate the industry about the current recovery plan and to begin a process for companies to contemplate potential involvement in such efforts
Featured Speakers:
- Michael Zatulov, President, Elite Interactive Solutions, and co-organizer of the Palisades Rebuild group with 2,000+ members including residents, businesses, contractors, officials and agencies
- Keith Bushey, Retired Commander from the Los Angeles Police Department, as a Deputy Chief from LAPD West Bureau and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and as a Colonel from the United States Marine Corps Reserve
- Mitch Tavera, Palisades Rebuild member; retired Police Chief, formerly with El Segundo Police Department
- Randy Johnson, Managing Partner, RSJ & Associates Development Services; Advisor to Palisades recovery officer Steve Soboroff
Moderated by:
- Geoff Kohl, senior director of marketing, Security Industry Association