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Learn YOUR Local Hazards;

Take Steps to REDUCE Risk.

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES / Emergency Management / EL NIÑO & Wet Weather Preparedness / Helping Angelenos Prepare, Connect, and Respond / Wednesday, October 21 / 6 PM - 7 PM / Join the WEBINAR to learn more. / Register for this week's webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6HGQd26vRz6jtuXyYGEe9w#/registration

Rain, Storm Preparedness & Coastal Hazards Updates

Join the week's @ReadyLA City Wet Weather Preparedness Webinar, October 21 at 6 PM.

Get prepared for El Niño season 2026-27.

Hear an Overview of 2026-27 El Niño from NWS Meteorologist Dr. Ariel Cohen

NWS-Los Angeles El Nino (audio)

Unable to attend Wednesday El Niño webinars?

View recording of a past session on YouTube

News

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

El Niño Awareness / El Niño has a strong effect on Pacific Ocean waters that could cause increased wet weather conditions or other concerns in Los Angeles. The storm season begins in mid-October, and can last through early spring.

October EMD Newsletter: El Niño & More

Posted on 10/05/2026

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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Receive timely LA City alerts on your mobile device, to your landline, and via e-mail from the Emergency Management Department.

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Earthquake early warning available for all residents and visitors in California, Oregon & Washington. Register now!

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Social Media Links for LA City Emergency Management

For timely emergency information updates, follow LA City social media accounts.

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