Let’s be ready, Larchmont.
LARCHMONT PREPARED!
We’re proud to be partnering with Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) to help neighbors host or attend small, in-person workshops on your block. These sessions, led by a RYLAN expert, offer practical preparedness tips and a chance to connect with the people who live closest to you. Get to know your neighbors and make a plan.
LUNA has partnered with RYLAN for at least eight opportunities to host these workshops, so if you’re interested in attending or hosting one for your block, please email us HERE
Emergency Prep Zoom | Replay
Watch a replay of LUNA & READY LA: Disaster Prep 101 with Donyale Hall from LA’s Emergency Management Department. You can watch the replay here and download the materials shared during the session HERE.
Are You Prepared?
The National Risk Index is a dataset and online tool to help illustrate the United States communities most at risk for 18 natural hazards: Avalanche, Coastal Flooding, Cold Wave, Drought, Earthquake, Hail, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Ice Storm, Landslide, Lightning, Riverine Flooding, Strong Wind, Tornado, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity, Wildfire, and Winter Weather.
The National Risk Index rating is Very High for Los Angeles County, CA
when compared to the rest of the U.S.
View the report HERE.
Visit the MyHazards website to learn more about hazards in your area and how to reduce your risk.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPT.
EMD coordinates citywide emergency planning and response for emergencies and special events through close collaboration with public, private, and community partners. EMD is responsible for alerting, educating, and sharing information with the public regarding any significant event in the City, which is crucial as Los Angeles is home to the most at risk population according to FEMA’s hazard risk assessment.
City of Los Angeles Emergency Department Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. Click HERE to view the plan.
Click HERE to view EMD’s Community Preparedness breakdown.
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GET READY LA
The City of L.A.'s Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) program was developed by the Emergency Management Department to help your family and neighborhood prepare for disasters.
For more information, visit Ready.LACity.gov or click on the button below.
NOTIFY LA
The City of Los Angeles uses NotifyLA to send emergency alerts via phone, email, or text. When disasters occur or are expected, the City will alert you with specific instructions on what to do.
What Kinds of Messages will NotifyLA Send?
Early warning notices
Disaster notifications
Evacuation notices
Public health notices
Public safety notices of imminent or perceived threats to life or property
Sign up HERE.
Training
The LAFD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit provides disaster preparedness training courses throughout the City free of charge, year-round.
https://www.cert-la.com/
View CERT Class Schedule HERE
Sign up for LAFD Emergency Alerts HERE.
STOP THE BLEED Training California follows the curriculum according to Stop The Bleed®, which was created by the American College of Surgeons on Trauma in 2012.
Get Certified. Click HERE
Emergency Preparedness Guides
Emergency Supply Checklists
RYLAN
Ready Your LA Neighborhood
Additional Resources:
My Safe: LA
MySafe:LA is a non-profit organization delivering fire prevention and disaster readiness to at-risk people, resulting in a more resilient community.
https://mysafela.org/
The Great CA ShakeOut
This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 16, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on 10/16, you can join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety.
Held on the 3rd Thursday in October, every year.
The Ready Campaign
Launched in February 2003, Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies and disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.
