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Emergency Contacts

CITY OF LOS ANGELES EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS / ONLINE LINKS

Call 9-1-1 when there is a life-threatening emergency that requires the immediate response of emergency services (such as police, fire, or paramedic) -- as well as if someone is danger from a downed power line.*

Police: Non-Emergency 877-275-5273
Police: TDD Service 800-660-4026
City Park Emergencies 323-913-7390
Water & Power / Broken Lines (no immediate danger)* 800-342-5397
Natural Gas Service 800-427-2200
Traffic Signal Outage 213-485-4184
Street Light Repair 3-1-1 (or 213-473-3231)
American Red Cross 310-445-9900
Animal Services 888-452-7381
Building Inspection Request 888-524-2845
Refuse collection 800-773-2489
Sewer & Storm Drain Issues 3-1-1 (or 213-473-3231)
Fallen Street Trees / Debris 3-1-1 (or 213-473-3231)

For assistance with most other City services, dial 3-1-1 within City limits; or call 213-473-3231 -- from anywhere.  Weekday hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; Weekends and holidays: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm. Or, visit MyLA 311.

For information about emergency preparedness programs in the City of Los Angeles, contact:

LA City Emergency Management Department (EMD)
Phone: 213-484-4800
E-mail: emd.emdweb@lacity.org