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For City of Los Angeles Palisades Fire recovery and rebuilding resources and information, see: 

Recovery.LACity.gov

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Images of hands across a heart and flame / May 2025 LA City Emergency Management Newsletter / In the wake of LA wildfires, EMD stands with families who suffered immense losses, the brave responders who risked lives, and the entire community working to rebuild. During this challenging time, it is important to remain resilient. WILDFIRE AWARENESS: Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in forests, grasslands and dry brush areas. These fires spread quickly and can devastate natural areas and also communities.

Wildfire Awareness (Every) Month. . .

Posted on 05/01/2025

Wildfire Awareness (Every) Month. . .
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EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA

Posted on 03/26/2025

EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA
Rainy Day Safety Tips: Anticipate closures and delays. Give yourself enough time to travel and plan alternate routes. -Slow down! Roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks can be slippery when wet. -Bad weather can cause poor visibility. Use headlights or bike lights, and wear bright-colored clothing. -Report downed trees, flooding, mudslides, or other road hazards by calling 3-1-1.

WET WEATHER: How to survive LA rains

Posted on 03/10/2025

WET WEATHER: How to survive LA rains
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Wildfire recovery inquiries may be emailed to: EmergencyUpdates@LACity.org 

Prepare for Heat
Prepare for Heat

Summer may be weeks away, but stay prepared for unseasonal extreme heat. It can become dangerous, but there are ways to beat it -- at home or outdoors. 

Emergency.LACity.gov/Heat
Get Emergency Alerts
Get Emergency Alerts

Receive LA City emergency alerts to your landline, mobile device, and/or e-mail from the LA City Emergency Management Department.

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Help Make LA STRONG
Help Make LA STRONG

Support Angelenos and emergency responders impacted by wildfires with financial support or volunteer opportunities.

LACity.gov/LAStrong
Palisades Rebuilding
Palisades Rebuilding

Follow the Palisades recovery progress through all phases with the help of an interactive storymap. 

Recovery StoryMap
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