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EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA

Posted on 09/21/2026

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: Prepare for El Niño

Posted on 09/14/2026

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Storm Safety: Before, During, After

Posted on 09/05/2026

Start, or RE-Start this Month

Posted on 09/04/2026

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: Prepare for LA rains

Posted on 08/31/2026

A screenshot of the LA County interactive map showing available cooling center locations,

Find "Cool Spots" - ALL Over L.A.

Posted on 08/24/2026

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Where to Turn for Emergency Information

Posted on 08/03/2026

Workers from the LA Department of Water and Power work on a large, broken underground water pipe to repair the main break in area of West Hollywood serviced

LADWP Completes Work on Sunset Water Main

Posted on 07/27/2026

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 05/18/2026