Emergency Preparedness

From earthquakes to windstorms, we want you to be prepared for any disaster situation. Participating in preparedness training programs and learning about emergency management will help you stay one step ahead of any crisis situation.

Programs & Resources

  • Learn how to respond to a disaster at free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training lead by professional first responders.
  • Sign up for Nixle, the citywide emergency notifications system that disseminates information via text message, email and social media. 
  • Subscribe to a variety of emergency notification systems to help first responders provide assistance.
  • Read up on emergency preparedness information, like making first aid kits, pet safety, and heat stroke prevention.

Emergency Agencies

L.A. County Office of Emergency Management

California Office of Emergency Services

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Cal Fire

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Additional Preparedness Information

Emergency preparedness information will help you prepare for potential earthquakes, floods, windstorms, outbreaks, or other manmade and natural disasters. 

 Animal Preparedness
     Disaster Preparedness for Pets (American Red Cross)
    Pet Preparedness Brochure (Humane Society)
El Niño Preparation / Emergency Preparedness
     All Hazards Preparedness Guide (CDC)
     Climate Prediction Center
     Flood Zone Determination
     LA County Public Works Homeowner's Guide
     National Flood Insurance Resources
     Southern California Edison Outage Status
     Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (FEMA)
     Emergency Survival Program
     Emergency Supply List (Ready.gov)
     Help After a Disaster (FEMA) 
 Heat Safety
     Extreme Heat (Ready.gov)
     It's Hot Outside Toolkit (CDC)
 Natural Disasters
     Earthquake Safety Guide for Homeowners (FEMA)
     How to Protect your Property or Business from High Winds (FEMA)
     Severe Drought (US EPA)
     Wildfires (US EPA)
 Pandemic
     Flu Prevention Toolkit (CDC)
     Influenze Risk Assessment Tool (CDC)
 Senior Safety
     Operation Emergency Prepare (AARP)
     Heat Stress in the Elderly
     Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans (Ready.gov)
 Terrorist Hazards
     Biological Attack Fact Sheet (FEMA)
     Terrorism Preparedness (American Red Cross)