LA Mayor Karen Bass directs residents to ‘URL’ for emergency help—complete incompetence on display.

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In a moment that encapsulates the ongoing crisis management failures in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass has once again misstepped in her response to the city’s devastating wildfires. During a press conference held shortly after her return from a trip to Africa, Bass advised residents in dire need of assistance to visit “URL” for emergency information, resources, and shelter.

“If you need help, emergency information, resources, and shelter is available,” Mayor Bass stated, reading from what appeared to be a prepared script. But instead of providing a specific web address or directing people to an actual source of aid, she concluded with, “All of this can be found at URL,” leaving residents bewildered and frustrated at a time when clarity and leadership are most needed.

This blunder comes at a critical time for Los Angeles, with the city grappling with one of the worst fire seasons in its history. The wildfires have forced thousands from their homes, claimed lives, and destroyed countless properties. The mayor’s response, or lack thereof, has only added to the chaos and confusion. Instead of offering a beacon of guidance, Bass’s gaffe has left the public searching for help in a digital void.

“Los Angeles: Together is how we will get through this,” she added, seemingly unaware or unwilling to correct her error. This moment of disconnect is not just about a verbal slip; it’s indicative of a broader issue of leadership and preparedness in the face of a natural disaster. The residents of Los Angeles, already dealing with the trauma of losing their homes and the fear of what’s to come, now face the additional challenge of navigating an absent digital lifeline.

This incident has sparked further criticism of Bass’s handling of the crisis. Her absence during the initial outbreak of the fires, attributed to her trip abroad, has already drawn ire, with many questioning her priorities. Now, with this latest misstep, the narrative of a mayor out of touch with her city’s needs during its darkest hours grows stronger.

The mayor’s office has yet to clarify or correct the statement, leaving many to wonder if this is indicative of a deeper malaise within the city’s emergency management strategies. In a city that prides itself on innovation and resilience, the expectation is for leaders who rise to the occasion, not fumble it.

Los Angeles is falling apart, and its mayor can’t even read a simple web address. Karen Bass telling desperate residents that emergency help can be found “at URL” perfectly captures the staggering incompetence running the city into the ground. Crime is surging, homelessness is… pic.twitter.com/oXv5ojpZRO

— Torsten Prochnow (@TorstenProchnow) January 9, 2025