Are You Prepared?

The National Risk Index is a dataset and online tool to help illustrate the United States communities most at risk for 18 natural hazards: Avalanche, Coastal Flooding, Cold Wave, Drought, Earthquake, Hail, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Ice Storm, Landslide, Lightning, Riverine Flooding, Strong Wind, Tornado, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity, Wildfire, and Winter Weather.

The National Risk Index rating is Very High for Los Angeles County, CA when compared to the
rest of the U.S.

View the report HERE.

Disaster Preparedness Training

Los Angeles Fire Department

The LAFD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit provides disaster preparedness training courses throughout the City free of charge, year-round.

View Course Offerings HERE.

Sign up for LAFD Emergency Alerts HERE.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

EMD coordinates citywide emergency planning and response for emergencies and special events through close collaboration with public, private, and community partners. EMD is responsible for alerting, educating, and sharing information with the public regarding any significant event in the City, which is crucial as Los Angeles is home to the most at risk population according to FEMA’s hazard risk assessment.

City of Los Angeles Emergency Department Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. Click HERE to view the plan.

Click HERE to view EMD’s Community Preparedness breakdown.

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GET READY LA

The City of L.A.'s Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) program was developed by the Emergency Management Department to help your family and neighborhood prepare for disasters.

For more information, visit Ready.LACity.gov or click on the button below.

NOTIFY LA

The City of Los Angeles uses NotifyLA to send emergency alerts via phone, email, or text. When disasters occur or are expected, the City will alert you with specific instructions on what to do.

What Kinds of Messages will NotifyLA Send?

  • Early warning notices

  • Disaster notifications

  • Evacuation notices

  • Public health notices

  • Public safety notices of imminent or perceived threats to life or property

Sign up HERE.

City of L.A. Emergency Preparedness Guide

For Households
View & Download

City of L.A. Emergency Preparedness Guide

Quick Reference for Households
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City of L.A. Emergency Preparedness Guide

For Businesses
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Emergency Supply Checklists

RYLAN

Ready Your LA Neighborhood

Get in touch.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or disaster preparedness tips.