September: Prepare for El Niño | Emergency Management Department

Posted on 09/14/2026

Is Your Home, Property, Vehicle El NiñoReady? / Check roof for leaks / Clear debris from gutters / Check windows for leaks / Consider backup power options / Clear culverts / Check property for drainage / Shovels, sandbags, plastic sheeting / Waddles or sandbags to divert water / Trim trees or call arborist / Secure outdoor objects that may cause damage / Check tires for wear / Buy new wipers if needed / Check vehicle headlights and signals / Inspect vehicle brakes / Fill gas tank or charge vehicle ahead

September's Emergency Management Department readiness newsletter looks BACK, at what can be learned from the tragic events of 9/11 (now 25 years ago) and FORWARD, at early expectations for the 2026-27 El Niño season.

(Begin getting STORM-ready now. See: Prepare for Storms).

Throughout the month, the City will also take part in, and help promote activities related to September being "National Preparedness Month" to help Angelenos prepare -- more and better -- using the many @ReadyLA resources available at: ReadyLA.org

For EVERY month, season, or weather cycle, make sure your emergency kits and out-of-area contact lists are updated.

Read more and/or download the September Edition of the EMD newsletter, at the link.

And feel free to look back at several past-years' issues for even more tips to getting prepared ahead of other major emergencies, at:

EMD Newsletter Archive