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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Cell Towers, Radiation and Public Safety

    Since September 11, 2001, LA County and its 88 cities have been talking about connecting every cop and firefighter in a single communications system — in the event of an earthquake or other major disaster. But, with a network in mid-construction, federal funding has been frozen.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 9, 2015 • 1 min read

    Since September 11, 2001, LA County and its 88 cities have been talking about connecting every cop and firefighter in a single communications system — in the event of an earthquake or other major disaster. But, with a network in mid-construction, federal funding has been frozen. We hear why, speak with a first responder and get perspective from a cancer researcher.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Patrick Mallon

      LA-RICS Authority

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      Lew Currier

      Local 1014

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      Jonathan Samet

      USC Institute for Global Health

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