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Storm Preparation

City of Los Angeles El Niño Information Hotline - (213) 913-NINO (213-913-6466)

CITY OF LOS ANGELES / Emergency Management / EL NIÑO & Wet Weather Preparedness Townhall Meeting / Stay informed. Get prepared. / 6 PM - 7:30 PM / Granada Hills Recreation Center / Focus: Foothills and Hillside Concerns /16730 Chatsworth Street, Thursday, November 12 / Ramona Hall Community Center / Focus: Localized Flooding Concerns / 4580 N Figueroa Street / November 19 / / Register for townhalls at: http://forms.gle/x1eHPnHuCKHqyhqv7 / Free parking and mini Safety Fair /
EMD is preparing two additional in-person townhall meetings around the City.  
OPEN TO ALL
RSVP for El Niño Preparedness Townhalls 
(Free Parking) 

Granada Hills 

Thursday, November 12 at 6 PM
Granada Hills Recreation Center 
16730 Chatsworth Street (91344)

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Northeast LA 

Thursday, November 19 at 6 PM
Ramona Hall Community Centerter 
4580 N. Figueroa Street (90065)

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Los Ángeles Gestión de Emergencias / SESIÓN SOLO EN ESPAÑOL / PREPARACIÓN PARA EL NIÑO Y LAS TORMENTAS INVERNALES / Ayudando a los angelinos a prepararse, conectarse y responder / Manténgase informado. Prepárese. / Participe en el seminario virtual para saber más / Miércoles 18 de noviembre, 6:00 p. m / visite: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K_t_InjsSsWi9dCimPeDhg#/registration para inscribirse

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@ReadyLA continúa organizando seminarios virtual sobre El Niño. El próximo será exclusivamente en español. 

Inscríbase HOY mismo en este seminario virtual sobre preparación, que tendrá lugar el miércoles 18 de noviembre a las 6 p. m.
Descargue y comparta: Seminario sobre preparación ante El Niño

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Unable to attend El Niño events?  

View a past webinar

As rainstorms approach, find detailed local weather updates at: 

National Weather Service-LA/Oxnard

Unable to attend the Wednesday El Niño webinars? 

View the recording of a past session.

Begin preparing NOW for the possibility of a strong El Niño 2026-27 season: 

ElNino.LACity.gov

 

And hear an overview of the approaching El Niño from Meteorologist Dr. Ariel Cohen, U.S. National Weather Service (audio)

Logo of LA Public Works with Bird of Paradise floral image

Useful tips and tools from the Department of Public Works to help residents and owners get ready for storms: 

LA Public Works Wet Weather Guide

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English/Spanish: Wet Weather Preparedness Guide for Residents (PDF)
Know Your Risk
Know Your Risk

Prepare for heavy rain, flooding, mudflows, high winds, hillside hazards, canyon hazards & recent burn areas.

CalOES MyHazards Tool
Make a Plan
Make a Plan

Sign up for emergency alerts, create an evacuation plan, build a disaster supply kit & prepare for up to 10 days.

Ready Your LA Neighborhood
Protect Your Home
Protect Your Home

Clean gutters, downspouts & , and storm drains. Trim dead tree branches. Repair roof leaks. Pick up sandbags before storms.

LAFD Free Sandbags
Storm Safety
Storm Safety

Watch for rising water, mud & debris. Avoid flooded roads & downed power lines. Seek higher ground when necessary.

Report City Storm Impacts
Find detailed local weather updates throughout the day at: 
National Weather Service-LA/Oxnard
Pacific tropical storm & hurricane updates, which may affect rain or surf locally, at: 
National Hurricane Center: NOAA
The Port of L.A. offers wet-weather preparedness information for marine vessel operators and coastal communities: 
POLA: Prepare for Unpredictable Storm Conditions

Flood Risk & Insurance

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The Los Angeles County Flood Zone Determination website allows you to see Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zones in relation to your home, and whether your property is within an LA County Capital Flood floodplain. 
There are many options for flood insurance. One avenue is through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). That program arranges flood insurance coverage for property owners, renters, and businesses through 47 providers, to assist with recovery. FEMA also offers a website feature that allows owners to purchase an NFIP policy online.
Additional resources to prepare for flooding as as well as other disasters may be found at: Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH). 
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Pre-Storm Sandbagging

For residents living in areas prone to debris-flow and mudslides, find LA City fire station locations with sand/sandbags available at the LAFD sandbag page as well as information on proper sandbag placements.   
City Firefighters Urge Storm Safety
For Angelenos living near recent fire burn-scar areas, the County of Los Angeles Postfire Resources site provides postfire hazard information, including engineering advice on debris flow risks, homeowner resources, and rebuilding guidance to help communities prepare for and recover from wildfire impacts. 
And, find more information about preparing for mudslides and debris flow in the City's Flood and Debris Flow Guide.
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Report Storm Impacts

Angelenos should contact 9-1-1 for possible life-threatening storm-related emergencies. Call 3-1-1 for other impacts, such as mudslides and street flooding or fallen trees. 

SAVE TIME and access most LA City services online, OR download the cellphone app:

MyLA311

Flood After a Fire: Fact Sheet
Flood After a Fire: Fact Sheet

Rain can present a threat to lives and property, particularly in recent burn areas. This fact sheet explains the increased risk of flood after fire and how owners  can protect their investments.

FloodSmart.gov
Guide for Flood, Debris & Erosion Control
Guide for Flood, Debris & Erosion Control

Download a guide for homeowners that provides information on protecting property from potentially expensive flooding and related damages. 

DPW.LACounty.gov
LA City Storm Hazards
LA City Storm Hazards

Storm hazards can develop quickly after even brief heavy rains. This can cause temporary overflows of water in normally dry areas and even lead to debris flow or landslides.

Common LA Storm Hazards
Proper Sandbagging Techniques
Proper Sandbagging Techniques

The City of Los Angeles is providing free sandbags that can be used to secure properties and mitigate risk of landslides. Watch a video tutorial on the proper use of sandbags.

Youtube.com/CalWater
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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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Accommodation Information

Disability-related accommodations and free language assistance are available to participate in a City of Los Angeles program, service, or activity.

Requests may be made by contacting;
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