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City of Los Angeles El Niño Information Hotline - (213) 913-NINO (213-913-6466).

Rain & Storm Preparedness Updates

Prepare for El Niño season 2026-27.

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES / Emergency Management / EL NIÑO & Wet Weather Preparedness Townhall Meeting / John Olguin Auditorium / 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro 90731 / Stay informed. Get prepared. / Thursday, November 5 / 6 PM - 7:30 PM / Free parking and mini Safety Fair / Attend the in-person townhall to learn more Register for this townhall at: https://forms.gle/Zy48C7bPchthjsvE7

Unable to attend El Niño webinars?

View a past session recording

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EMD is also preparing evening in-person townhall meetings around the City in November.

RSVP for the first Wet Weather Preparedness Townhall

Thursday, November 5 at 6 PM.

John Olguin Auditorium

3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro 90731

(Free Parking)

Download & share: El Niño Townhall - San Pedro

Check back for info on townhalls in other L.A. locations, November 12 & 19 (locations TBA).

News

LAFD photo of trucks parked while extinguishing a large apartment fire on Kingsley Avenue in East Hollywood on the morning of October 15, 2026.

Virtual Local Assistance: Kingsley Apartment Fire

Posted on 10/28/2026

Image of an area map of Wilmington & San Pedro showing the upcoming extended closures on the Vincent Thomas Bridge with arrows indicating ways to detour around that area using other highways.

Vincent Thomas Bridge Extended Closure Starts November 7

Posted on 10/19/2026

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Storm Safety: Before, During, After

Posted on 10/06/2026

Rain Readiness Resources

Increasingly common atmospheric rivers, and climate events like El Niño 2026-27 can bring heavy rains for extended periods in Southern California. Stay prepared -- even after "rainy seasons" -- for their impacts and hazards.

Storms Ahead

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