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Build your emergency water preparedness plan with proven strategies for storage, purification, and rationing from a FEMA-trained WFR. Start your water plan today.
City Prep Guide
Emergency Preparedness Guide: Los Angeles, CA
Top disaster risks, local resources, and a personalized prep plan for Los Angeles residents.
Pop. ~3.9M FEMA Region 9
Top Hazards for Los Angeles
🌍 Earthquake High Risk
Earthquakes strike without warning — structural damage and broken water mains are common.
In Los Angeles: LA sits near the San Andreas Fault and dozens of smaller faults. The 1994 Northridge earthquake caused $20 billion in damage. Scientists estimate a 60% chance of a magnitude 6.7+ quake in the next 30 years.
🔥 Wildfire High Risk
Wildfires can spread faster than a car — pre-evacuation planning saves lives.
In Los Angeles: Santa Ana winds drive fire through the hillside neighborhoods surrounding the LA basin. The Woolsey Fire in 2018 burned nearly 97,000 acres and destroyed over 1,600 structures.
🏜️ Drought High Risk
Drought strains municipal water supplies and dramatically raises wildfire risk.
In Los Angeles: LA imports roughly 85% of its water from distant sources. Extended drought strains supply and triggers mandatory conservation — a permanent concern for the region.
🌊 Flood Medium Risk ☀️ Extreme Heat Medium Risk
Your Prep Priorities
Based on Los Angeles's top hazards, focus on these areas first:
Local Emergency Resources
Emergency Management
LA Emergency Management Department →Local Alert System
Sign up for NotifyLA →Emergency Number
Dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies
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