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EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA

Posted on 08/13/2025

EMERGENCY ALERTS: Sign up with NotifyLA
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Granada Hills/Porter Ranch Drinking Water Cleared; Hydrants Restored

Posted on 08/12/2025

Granada Hills/Porter Ranch Drinking Water Cleared; Hydrants Restored
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Immigrants' Rights & Resources

Posted on 08/01/2025

Immigrants' Rights & Resources
Tsunami Advisory for US West Coast / Advisory for all coastal areas of southern California. A tsunami advisory is now in effect for the LA County coastline. Please monitor local news reports and social media.

L.A. Tsunami Advisory Canceled

Posted on 07/30/2025

L.A. Tsunami Advisory Canceled
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Where to Turn for Emergency Information

Posted on 07/13/2025

Where to Turn for Emergency Information
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Tools to Toothpaste, Papers to Pet Meds

Posted on 05/28/2025

Tools to Toothpaste, Papers to Pet Meds
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
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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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