Disaster Preparedness
Earthquake Preparedness
Take action now. If you can't get to the street, 911 can't get to you.
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Make a kit:
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Make a plan:
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Organize or Volunteer to be a Block Captain
Wildfires:
Prepare Your Home
Are you ready?
Steps to take to prepare your home.
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Information about the effects of smoke from wildfires.
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BALLONA WETLANDS
FLOOD RISK
The Los Angeles flood of 1938, considered a 50-year event, caused 99,000 cubic feet of water per second to flow. The Great Flood of 1862, much worse. Note, both occurrences before urban sprawl of the modern era.
Citywide Community Plan update in process, 2020. Voice your concerns.
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civil unrest
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Your Rights and The Police
If you take part in a protest -
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If you are questioned or arrested know your rights (ACLU)
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mosquitoes
To report problems and get help, call 562-944-9656
Learn more about mosquitoes in LA County
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sea level rise in california
Surging seas, warming oceans, melting glaciers.
Learn how to reduce risks; read local fact sheets.
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EXTREME HEAT
Climate change can cause our typically temperate area to experience high temperatures.
County of LA Public Health publishes easy to understand comprehensive information.
air quality
Check air quality before you exercise outdoors. Make sure you're not doing yourself more harm than good.
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