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Images of first aid kit, piggy bank, flashlight and other emergency needs; title says: NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Start, or RE-Start this Month

Posted on 09/04/2026

Start, or RE-Start this Month
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 09/02/2026

WET WEATHER: Prepare for LA rains
25th Anniversary of September 11 / For most born before this century, the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, still stand among a handful of "where were you when that happened" moments. Beyond the thousands of lives were lost, they cast a long shadow across America and the world. 9/11 is a stark reminder that not all disasters are "natural." Accidents, negligence, and human hatred can bring unannounced threats and dangers. Keep a mindset of preparedness and an awareness of potential threats.

September News: 25 Years since 9/11 and El Niño Ahead

Posted on 09/02/2026

September News: 25 Years since 9/11 and El Niño Ahead
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 08/31/2026

EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA
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

Find "Cool Spots" - ALL Over L.A.
Image of conflicting and confusing street-turn signs

Where to Turn for Emergency Information

Posted on 08/03/2026

Where to Turn for Emergency Information
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

LADWP Completes Work on Sunset Water Main
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

STAY Ready. . . for Wildfires
Three people review a plan during an earthquake drill

Earthquake Prep: NO time like TODAY!

Posted on 04/28/2026

Earthquake Prep: NO time like TODAY!
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The City of L.A.'s Ready Your LA Neighborhood program was developed to help your family and neighborhood prepare for disasters. Visit Ready.LACity.gov for more information.

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