November Newsletter: Holiday Safety & El Niño | Emergency Management Department

Posted on 11/03/2026

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.

Images of wood pile beside a fireplace and an electric heater. TEXT: Keep anything can can burn at least three feet from all heat sources, including fireplaces, woodstoves, radiators, portable heaters, or candles. / Always plug space heaters directly into an outlet, and make sure their cords aren’t damaged or frayed.

November's Emergency Management Department readiness newsletter deals with a variety of seasonal hazards to be on the lookout for -- as we cook, gather, warm ourselves, and seek comfort. Regardless of the season, Angelenos still face unpredictable situational threats: wildfires, earthquakes, potential flooding from rainstorms and more.

And, there's a lot of information now circulating about the potential for a strong 2026-27 El Niño event. @ReadyLA will provide updates throughout this season.

Begin getting STORM-ready.

See:Prepare for Storms

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 November of the EMD newsletter, at the link.

Also check out past-years' issues for even more tips to getting prepared ahead of other major emergencies, at:

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