Skip to main content

Winter Begins . . .

The logo of the National Weather Service showing a storm cloud with a lighting bolt through it.and the NWS name wrapped around the image.

 

 

 

Find current weather details & short-term projections at National Weather Service-LA/Oxnard

 

 

 

Sign up for Emergency Alerts 

 
Criss-crossed caution tape strands, saying: IF WE CAN'T REACH YOU, WE CAN'T ALERT YOU

If needed, emergency alerts will be sent out via NotifyLA. Everyone in LA City should ensure that they are subscribed to receive these alerts, have also opted-in to receive wireless emergency alerts (WEAs), and have turned off  “do not disturb” settings during dangerous weather. 

Read more about emergency alerting at:

 

Understanding Alerts  

 

 
(Image of a cellphone in front of a City skyline): Text = THE POWER OF CITY SERVICES IS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND - mla311.lacity.org; Download the MyLA311 appy
 

Report damage to public spaces (fallen trees, downed wires, potholes, street flooding, etc.) to LA City's 311 Call Center and connect to a wide variety of non-emergency City services and general information. 

For service requests during weather emergencies, call 311 (or 213-473-3231), visiting LACity.gov/MyLA311, or using the MyLA311 mobile app.

Power outages should be reported to LA City Department of Water and Power: (800) 342-5397
  

And always call 911 for life-threatening issues.

 

Call 3-1-1
 
Report urgent City service issues by phone or computer.  Use 9-1-1 for life-threatening events.
 
City Services - MyLA311
NotifyLA
 
During all types of local emergencies, get potentially life-saving warnings.  Register for LA City NotifyLA alerts!
NotifyLA.org
In Need of Shelter?
 
Blue skies or gray, LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) may be able to help -- adults, seniors, families or youth. 
LA County Shelter Assistance

Follow Twitter for City Updates

Emergency Management Tweets

@ReadyLA

City Fire Department Tweets

@LAFD

Department of Transportation

@LADOTofficial

 

Red Flag Restriction Update:

An LA City Street sign indicating "no parking" due to Red Flag Days. Includes a drawing of a car being towed away.
 

Red Flag parking restrictions for LA City areas are not currently in effect

 

When ordered by LA City Fire, Red Flag parking restrictions only affect those streets with permanent signage posted. If uncertain, call 3-1-1 for further information. Find parking restriction status updates at the link below along with an interactive streets map.

 

Parking Restriction Updates

 

Interactive Map of Red-Flagged Streets

 

Prepare for Wildfires

 

City Cooling Centers Serve Many

Over the summer and early fall, LA City dedicated centers were activated for a total of 34 days, helping nearly 5,500 Angelenos and many dozens of their pets keep out of the sun and avoid heat-related illnesses

Uncounted thousands more found relief, rest and hydration at 200 other local parks and library locations during regular business hours.

 

When Cooling Centers Activate

During extended periods of excessive heat, LA City opens dedicated cooling centers and posts their locations and hours of operations here as well as on @ReadyLA social media platforms and many other City websites. 

Most often these centers will be at specific City Recreation and Parks facilities, selected by availability, and location -- but also based on perceived need.  However, most other City park locations can offer shelter and cooling throughout the summer, during their regular business hours. 

 

For more information on LA City cooling facilities: 

  • Call the Recreation & Parks Dept. general info line - (213) 202-2700
  • Call the LA Public Library Information Office - (213) 228-7555
  • Call 3-1-1 within the City
The City Department on Disability works to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure accessibility and effective communications for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs at cooling centers.
 

Santa Susana Mutual Threat Zone 

 
City of Los Angeles emergency response and management agencies participate in and rely on mutual support relationships with adjacent and surrounding jurisdictions to address threats that know no governmental boundaries. For more information during emergencies and large-scale disasters involving neighboring communities, visit the following links.
Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Ventura County Sheriff's Office - Emergency Services
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

Emergency Maps

When City emergencies occur that pose significant threats to large numbers of people, their property, or the environment, this map will populate with alerts and relevant event locations. Check local news and LAFD or LAPD websites and social media for information about smaller, localized events. To receive all-incident emergency alerts in your area register for NotifyLA