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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).
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