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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 01/08/2025

Stay READY for Wildfires
Images of LA City seal and EMD logo with staff photo from Emergency Management standing before decorations in the Emergency Operations Center. TEXT: January 2025 EMD Newsletter / Issue 31 / New Year, New You. Make a resolution to be prepared in 2025. Each year, the Emergency Management Department (EMD) strives to keep Angelenos safe and prepared for small emergencies to large disasters. From our family to yours, we wish you a prosperous year full of health and happiness. Prepare with EMD - Ready.LACity.gov

Happy "News" Year from LA City EMD

Posted on 01/06/2025

Happy "News" Year from LA City EMD
Image of conflicting and confusing street-turn signs

Where to Turn for Emergency Information

Posted on 12/23/2024

Where to Turn for Emergency Information
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 12/20/2024

EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA
Three people review a plan during an earthquake drill

Earthquake Prep: NO time like TODAY!

Posted on 11/18/2024

Earthquake Prep: NO time like TODAY!
[In Korean]: Woman cooking several holiday dishes in a kitchen while a dog plays underfoot. TEXT: Do not leave cooking unattended / Exercise caution when handling hot liquids and foods, as steam or splashes can cause serious burns, as well as the trays, pans, and serving dishes they are in.

Holiday Cooking & Online Shopping Safety: In Seven Languages

Posted on 11/14/2024

Holiday Cooking & Online Shopping Safety: In Seven Languages
Images of Dodger players happy for winning. TEXT: LA / World Series Champions 2024

City Celebrates Dodgers Series Win

Posted on 10/31/2024

City Celebrates Dodgers Series Win
The logo of the US Small Business Administration (SBA)

FINAL Deadline: October 28; 10 Freeway Fire Disaster Loans

Posted on 09/27/2024

FINAL Deadline: October 28; 10 Freeway Fire Disaster Loans
Park photo and LA City seal. TEXT: LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER / Final Day - Alpine Recreation Center, 187 Yale, LA 90012 / September 16, 10 am to 2 pm. / Community Info

Chinatown Apartment Fire Local Assistance Center - EXTENDED

Posted on 09/15/2024

Chinatown Apartment Fire Local Assistance Center - EXTENDED
Emergency Management Department

500 E. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Call (213) 484-4800

emdcommunications@lacity.org

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Ready Your LA Neighborhood

The City of Los Angeles' Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) program was developed to help your family and your neighborhood prepare for disasters. RYLAN gives you the steps to take immediately after a disaster to help keep you, your family, and your neighborhood safe. 

Visit Ready.LACity.gov for more information.