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Images of ash on a wooden roof; drawing of a house surrounded by trees. Text: Ready, Set, Go! / Wildfire Preparedness / Home hardening uses construction features, materials, and maintenance to increase a building's resistance to fire sources. / Many Los Angeles hillsides are under continuous threat of wildfire. "Ready, Set, Go!" walks you through a process to prepare for an approaching wildfire.

May News: Wildfire Preparedness

Posted on 05/07/2026

Los Angeles skyline

Find "Cool Spots LA" - ALL Over

Posted on 05/06/2026

Three people review a plan during an earthquake drill

Earthquake Prep: NO time like TODAY!

Posted on 04/28/2026

TEXT: WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND EVACUATION / Images of the seals of the LA City Fire, Police, Emergency Management and MySafeLA organizations against a woodgrain backdrop.

STAY Ready. . . for Wildfires

Posted on 04/07/2026

Title slide ahows the text:"WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EMERGENCY KIT"

Tools to Toothpaste, Papers to Pet Meds

Posted on 03/30/2026

Drawing of a large wave carrying a small house

Tsunami Preparedness Week - March 21-29

Posted on 03/19/2026

Image of a home with a magnifying glass examining it. TEXT: Inspection / Permit

Palisades Rebuild Permit Center

Posted on 02/27/2026

Image of conflicting and confusing street-turn signs

Where to Turn for Emergency Information

Posted on 02/24/2026

Criss-crossed caution tape strands, saying: IF WE CAN'T REACH YOU, WE CAN'T ALERT YOU

EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA

Posted on 02/23/2026