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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 28 / 6 PM - 7 PM / Join the WEBINAR to learn more. / Register for this week's webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__6hb6psGTwW-_Ehr7D-M5A

Rain & Storm Preparedness Updates

Prepare for El Niño season 2026-27.

@ReadyLA is hosting evening online El Niño Webinars and in-person townhall meetings across the City in October and November.

Register TODAY for the next week's Wet Weather Preparedness Webinar, Wednesday, October 28 at 6 PM.

Download & share:El Niño Preparedness Webinar

And watch for info on a scheduled November 4 session, or to attend the townhalls now being arranged for November 5, 12 & 19 (locations TBA).

Unable to attend El Niño webinars?

View the recording of a past session

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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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

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