At least 30 people died in January’s unprecedented fires — most of them older and many with disabilities. LAist's Erin Stone recently obtained 911 calls from Anthony Mitchell Sr., who had a disability and lived with his disabled son in the 100 block of Terrace Street. The calls — released by the L.A. County Fire Department nearly five months after LAist requested them — shed light on why and how inadequate emergency planning, training and coordination leaves people with disabilities behind when disaster strikes.

<p>At least 30 people died in January&rsquo;s unprecedented fires &mdash; most of them older and many with disabilities. LAist's Erin Stone recently obtained 911 calls from Anthony Mitchell Sr., who had a disability and lived with his disabled son in the 100 block of Terrace Street. The calls &mdash; released by the L.A. County Fire Department nearly five months after LAist requested them &mdash; shed light on why and how inadequate emergency planning, training and coordination leaves people with disabilities behind when disaster strikes.</p>

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