Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management

09/30/2026

is almost over, but getting & staying prepared for disasters & emergencies is something to do throughout the year.

🟢 Anyone who lives, works, or plays in should take advantage of the free resources at ready.lacounty.gov

🥫 Even easy & inexpensive actions can make a difference for you & your family.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

🌎 Join us for The Great California ShakeOut 2026.

📅 October 15 at 10:15 AM

🟢 Ways to participate: shakeout.org/california/howtoparticipate

🟢 Preparing for earthquakes in : ready.lacounty.gov

09/28/2026

Stay ready, LA County. 🌧️☔️

Sign up for the El Niño Preparedness Newsletter to receive helpful information, preparedness tips and resources to help you and your family get ready for the rainy season.

📲 Sign up today at http://Ready.LACounty.gov/Rain

09/28/2026

🌟 Virtual Town Hall TONIGHT 🌟

El Niño could bring heavier rain & increase the risk of flooding, landslides, & debris flows across .

Preparations are underway for intense storms.

To learn more about what's happening & what to expect, attend online:

💻 Virtual Town Hall on El Niño
🕕 6pm - 7:30pm
🟢 Register: http://bit.ly/elninotownhall

09/25/2026

What does El Nino Mean for Southern California?

Some ways to prepare for the winter may include:
🏠Ensure roofs are in good condition
🚘Replace windshield wipers and tires
🍂Clear out gutters
⚠️Sign up to receive emergency alerts from your local government

09/23/2026

🌟 Life is busy, money is tight, but it doesn't take a lot of time or money to get better prepared for emergencies & disasters, as shown in this short video: youtube.com/shorts/RIUCmvfpx4k 🌟

💭 Even just THINKING about what you'd do during a disaster gets you better prepared.

📱 You can sign up for free to alerts specific to where you live, work, & play in : alert.lacounty.gov

🟢 Free information & resources: ready.lacounty.gov

Preparing for an emergency can start with just a few essentials. 🎒...

09/22/2026

UPDATE - La Verne Police Department 9/25/26 6:45 AM: Evacuation orders lifted. All evacuation orders, warnings and advisories related to the Metropolitan Water District incident have been lifted. Residents may safely return home, and businesses may reopen. Air quality has remained within normal ranges and the community's water supply remains safe. Visit LaVerneCA.gov for more info.

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UPDATE: 9/22/26 2:55 pm: Evacuation Orders have been eased for some of the zones. See AlertLA.org for details & updates.

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UPDATE 9/22/26 1:40 pm: An Evacuation Center has been established at the following location:

La Verne Community Center, 3680 D St., La Verne, CA 91750

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LaVernePD: 9/22/26 12:50 pm: Hazmat Incident. An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for everyone near Wheeler and Bonita Avenue in La Verne. Gather family and LEAVE NOW. Your safety is in danger if you stay. Use caution while evacuating. Follow instructions from emergency personnel. If you need emergency assistance, dial 911. Visit AlertLA.org for more information.

LaVernePD: 9/22/26 12:50 pm: Incidente con materiales peligrosos. SALGA AHORA. Se ha emitido una ORDEN DE EVACUACIN para todas las personas que se encuentren cerca de Wheeler Avenue y Bonita Avenue. Rena a su familia y SALGA DE INMEDIATO. Su seguridad corre peligro si permanece en el lugar. Alertla.orgpara mas informacion.

09/22/2026

🌎 It's not too early to plan for The Great California ShakeOut 2026.

📅 Mark your calendars for October 15 at 10:15 AM.

🟢 More about the ShakeOut: shakeout.org/california

🟢 Preparing in : ready.lacounty.gov

09/18/2026

🌟 Reminder: A test is planned of the Non-Weather Emergency Message system, also known as the Civil Emergency Message system, in partnership with US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, this Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:25 AM Pacific Time in the area. 🌟

📻 If your Weather Radio receiver has working batteries & is correctly set, you should receive a message.

In addition, various authorities & platform operators may choose to participate, so it is a possibility you'll receive the message through other platforms.

The message will include that it is a TEST. No action is required.

✔ For more about alerts: alert.lacounty.gov