Michael Parker

Independent Contractor / LASD Sheriff Cmdr, Ret./ Police/ Chair IACP IMPACT/ /

[Malibu Search Rescue @MalibuSAR]

At approximately 7:30 am on Saturday, @MalibuSAR, @LACOFD, @CHPWestValley and @McCormick_EMS responded to a vehicle 300 feet over the side of Mulholland Highway in #Malibu. The male driver was outside the vehicle yelling for help, while the female passenger was pinned inside the

[FBI Director Kash Patel @FBIDirectorKash]

FBI leading global scam center take downs- that target our seniors from afar. We will dismantle them all- already Billions in fraud shut down, hundreds arrested, thousands of trafficked workers freed… that’s just one op.

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

Every year, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.

They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.

France also gave us this land as American soil. #MemorialDayWeekend

[Fox News @FoxNews]

“We gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows.”

98-year-old World War II veteran David Yoho delivered an emotional message at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. as Americans gathered to honor the more than 400,000 U.S. service members who died during the war.

Standing before the crowd in the rain, Yoho urged younger generations to remember the sacrifices made by veterans and to keep telling their stories long after they’re gone.

“Tell them it was a 16-year-old boy in the hearts and mind and body of a 98-year-old veteran of World War II.”

[Michael Parker @mplasd]

Liftoff

[NASA @NASA]

We're building a Moon Base!

@NASAMoonBase will serve as a habitat where astronauts live and work during long-term science missions.

Join us at 2pm ET on Tuesday, May 26, for a live news event where we’ll share updates on our lunar exploration plans: https://t.co/IJXA7xYwju

[NWS Fairbanks @NWSFairbanks]

☀️ Today in Utqiagvik (the northernmost city in the United States), the sun rose above the horizon at 2:57 AM and won’t set again for 84 straight days or until August 2nd! Here's a look at a timelapse showing the sunset and sunrise this morning. #akwx

[AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management @azstateforestry]

Hazen Fire Update May 5 @ 1:30pm

An aerial flight has mapped the fire at 1049 acres. This increase in acres includes the burned area from yesterday’s firing operations.

Fire activity has increased this afternoon as the fire consumes vegetation within the interior of the fire. This behavior is expected and does not pose a threat to containment lines at this time.

#AZFire #AZForestry #MaricopaCounty
📸 views of the Hazen Fire from the air and the Incident Commad Post (ICP)

[AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management @azstateforestry]

Hazen Fire Morning Update May 5 @ 8:30am

The Hazen Fire is estimated at 992 acres and is now 10% contained. The containment is located in the southwest corner of the fire and will be shown on future maps as a black line along that section of the fire's edge.

Firing operations on the east side of the lakes were successful yesterday. Crews spent much of the day constructing containment line ahead of the fire, then burned vegetation along the line to reinforce it and reduce the chance of further spread. Firefighters on the night shift patrolled this new containment feature and reported no issues.

This morning, APS flew the fire area to assess potential damage. APS crews will also check utility infrastructure from the ground and develop a plan for restoration work in the coming days.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the fire area. Aircraft remain available today if needed.

#AZFire #AZForestry #MaricopaCounty
📸 1- Information map for the Hazen Fire for May 5 2- Night fire activity from firing operations earlier that day along the lakes to the east of the fire

[AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management @azstateforestry]

Hazen Fire Morning Update for May 4:
980 acres and 0% contained.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect for the fire area. This restriction applies to all aircraft, including drones, that are not assigned to fire suppression efforts. Any unauthorized aircraft entering the restricted airspace will force fire operations to ground firefighting aircraft, delaying suppression efforts.

The fire remained active overnight and pushed an estimated ½ mile to 1 mile to the north/northeast, moving through the river bottom in dense salt cedar. Fighting fire in salt cedar is challenging because it grows in dense, tangled stands that can limit access for firefighters and equipment. The vegetation can hold heavy amounts of dead branches, leaf litter, and fine fuels, allowing fire to burn hot, move through the canopy, and produce heavy, dark smoke.

Salt cedar can also create spotting issues when embers are carried ahead of the main fire, especially during gusty winds. In these conditions, crews must look for safe areas of opportunity to construct line, use roads or other barriers where available, and support ground operations with aircraft when effective.

Yesterday’s burnout operation along State Route 85 was successful, and the fire continues to hold on the west side. Winds yesterday created spotting challenges on the north/northeast side of the fire, which continued through the night.

Today, crews will look for opportunities to construct additional dozer and handline ahead of the fire. Resources are working to hold the line completed yesterday, including dozer line. Wind gusts up to 30 mph are expected again today.

Additional resources ordered for today include one dozer, a strike team of engines, and a hand crew.

Evacuation orders have not been issued for this fire. Some residents may choose to leave the area on their own based on their personal comfort level. Evacuations are issued by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. If you have not signed up for Maricopa County emergency notifications, you can do so here: https://t.co/EYJwJbwq5K

ADOT reports roads are open at this time. For current road conditions, visit https://t.co/Pkcv6onJDa.

📍Southwest of Buckeye, AZ

#AZFire #AZForestry #MaricopaCounty
📸 Aerial view of the fire during the afternoon of May 3

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

Jesse, Steve, Laddy, and Vlad….such an incredible feeling to welcome you aboard Integrity after a nearly 700,000 mile journey. Forever thankful for your service to our crew and the nation.

[NASA @NASA]

Fist bump! 👊

The Artemis II crew is now under 35,000 miles from Earth. The astronauts are preparing the spacecraft for reentry and the weather is looking good for splashdown.

[U.S. Department of Energy @ENERGY]

The truth on California’s gas taxes & fees:

Californians pay the HIGHEST gas taxes in America—70.9¢/gal, more than DOUBLE the national average.

[NASA @NASA]

Hello, Moon. It’s great to be back.

Here’s a taste of what the Artemis II astronauts photographed during their flight around the Moon. Check out more photos from the mission: https://t.co/rzM1P0QbOl

[Department of State @StateDept]

On this Good Friday, the United States joins Christians around the world in reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice, the power of redemption, and the hope of the Resurrection.

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

Signal acquired! 📡

Engineers at @NASAJPL have confirmed that the Orion spacecraft is communicating with the Deep Space Network. For the first time in over 50 years, we’re receiving a signal from a spacecraft carrying humans toward the Moon.

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

Moonbound.

The Artemis II mission lifted off from @NASAKennedy's Launch Complex 39B today at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC).

[TravelGov @TravelGov]

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.  Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions.  U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.  Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world. 

Enroll at https://t.co/yQT0FfcCKN to receive the latest security alerts and follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp or @TravelGov on X.  When planning travel, carefully read the Travel Advisory and detailed information for your destination, and any recent alerts at https://t.co/2UcjXiWEvW. Read more: https://t.co/7gW7cENrVb

[FBI San Antonio @FBISanAntonio]

In today’s digital world, a single click can set off a chain reaction across your entire network.
#FBISanAntonio encourages you to follow 10 smart steps to DEFEND against cyber threats.
Learn more at- https://t.co/nV4WGhkqtA