08/06/2026
It's been 32 years since the Northridge earthquake, the last one that caused major damage to the city and county. To many it's a distant memory.
To measure its capabilities for providing services, Los Angeles County will develop an emergency preparedness plan for a large earthquake.
The plan also aims to help the county’s 10 million residents become truly prepared for a mega-quake. This includes creating a one-stop, “Know Your Risk” website acquainting residents and businesses with information, preparedness tools and reminders to participate in the “Great ShakeOut Day” on Oct. 15.
A motion by Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Aug. 4, directs the county’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) along with the Chief Executive Office Countywide Communications, to develop the plan and present it before the supervisors at their Sept. 29 board meeting.
It's been 32 years since the Northridge earthquake, the last one that caused major damage to the city and county. To many it's a distant memory. To measure its capabilities for providing services, Los Angeles County will develop an emergency preparedness plan for a large earthquake. The plan also ai...