News forecasters, meteorologists, and scientists have all predicted that El Niño is expected to peak in Southern California sometime between the months of January and March and will be one of the strongest El Niños on record. The question that we as Angelenos should ask ourselves is, are we prepared for El Niño? Last month, [...]
Please see the attached Emergency Management Department (EMD) Bulletin. Each month EMD provides Angelenos with emergency preparedness information. This month's focus is on Renter and Mobile Home Earthquake Preparation. Please share this information with your co-workers, family and friends and sign up for free emergency information through NotifyLA.
In addition to causing physical damage, earthquakes often damage survivors emotionally. The Emergency Management Department (EMD) Bulletin for this month highlights emotional recovery following an earthquake. Responses following disasters can be physical, behavioral and/or emotional, including Headaches, chest pain, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea Concentration and memory problems, including difficulty making decisions or staying focused [...]
An earthquake that lasts only a few seconds or minutes may cause financial damage that takes years to repair. In collaboration with Councilmen Tom LaBonge and Mitchell Englander, the Emergency Management Department (EMD) Bulletin for this month explores insurance and financial preparedness information that can aid in recovery following a disaster. Make a Financial “Go” [...]
Have you been holding off on putting together your emergency preparedness kit because you’re concerned about the cost? The Emergency Management Department (EMD) reminds you that disaster supply kits do not have to be expensive to be effective. In collaboration with Councilmen Tom LaBonge and Mitchell Englander, the EMD Earthquake Training Bulletin for the month [...]
The recent cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in the United States have undoubtedly caused concern, and the Emergency Management Department is addressing these concerns through education and the dissemination of fact-based information. To date, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola in Los Angeles County. The Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) outbreak in [...]
In collaboration with Councilman Tom LaBonge and Mitch Englander, this month’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) bulletin discusses earthquake preparedness for older adults. Seniors, especially those with medical issues and/or limited mobility, can be especially vulnerable should an earthquake strike. It is recommended that senior citizens create a personal support network made up of several individuals [...]
In the event of a large earthquake or disaster, rescuers may not be in a position to provide immediate help to all individuals. It is important for neighborhoods to establish a plan for self-sufficiency in case such an event ever occurs. Residents should prepare to be self-sufficient for a period of seven days. In collaboration with Councilmen [...]
Los Angeles, This summer the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development is hosting a series on Disaster Awareness for the city’s small business communities. The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development is in collaboration with the Emergency Management Department, and the U.S Small Business Administration Los Angeles Region are hosting a series of events for small business [...]
