Responding to Disaster: The Getty Fire
Southern\nCalifornia has always faced wildfires, but in recent years the threat has\ngrown. Both the Getty Center and the Getty Villa are situated in the Santa\nMonica Mountains and surrounded by brushland, making them particularly vulnerable\nto the increased fire risk. In October 2019, the eponymous \u201cGetty Fire\u201d roared\nthrough the Santa Monicas near the Getty Center for days. But the Getty staff\nwere prepared for just such a situation.\n\n\n\nIn this episode, we hear about the preparation for and response to the Getty Fire from Getty\u2019s director of security Bob Combs; director of facilities Mike Rogers; vice president of communications Lisa Lapin; and chief financial officer and chief operating officer Steve Olsen. \n\n\n\nFor images, transcripts, and more, visit getty.edu/podcasts