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Images of hands across a heart and flame / May 2025 LA City Emergency Management Newsletter / In the wake of LA wildfires, EMD stands with families who suffered immense losses, the brave responders who risked lives, and the entire community working to rebuild. During this challenging time, it is important to remain resilient. WILDFIRE AWARENESS: Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in forests, grasslands and dry brush areas. These fires spread quickly and can devastate natural areas and also communities.

Wildfire Awareness (Every) Month. . .

Posted on 05/01/2025

Wildfire Awareness (Every) Month. . .
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EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA

Posted on 03/26/2025

EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA
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: How to survive LA rains

Posted on 03/10/2025

WET WEATHER: How to survive LA rains
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Dates for LA28: Olympics in Los Angeles

Posted on 02/27/2025

Dates for LA28: Olympics in Los Angeles
PEBRERO 2025 KAGAWARAN NG PAMAMAHALA NG EMERGENCY ISYU 32 NEWSLETTER Habang patuloy na bumabangon ang Lungsod ng Los Angeles mula sa mga Wildfire noong Enero 2025, gustong paalalahanan ng Emergency Management Department ng Lungsod ng LA ang lahat na may mga available na mapagkukunan para sa iyo, tulad ng indibidwal na tulong ng FEMA, LA Disaster Relief Navigator, Missing/Found pets, Reporting Price Gouging at marami pa (nakalista sa ibaba). Umaasa kaming nasa mabuting kalagayan ang lahat sa panahong ito ng

Wildfire Recovery Resources & More: In Many Languages

Posted on 02/25/2025

Wildfire Recovery Resources & More: In Many Languages
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Earthquake Prep: NO time like TODAY!

Posted on 02/23/2025

Earthquake Prep: NO time like TODAY!
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Tools to Toothpaste, Papers to Pet Meds

Posted on 02/12/2025

Tools to Toothpaste, Papers to Pet Meds
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EMD... Vigilant, Committed, Heartbroken

Posted on 01/23/2025

EMD... Vigilant, Committed, Heartbroken
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Where to Turn for Emergency Information

Posted on 12/23/2024

Where to Turn for Emergency Information
Emergency Management Department

500 E. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Call (213) 484-4800
emdcommunications@lacity.org


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