Be Aware, Be Prepared
Be Disaster Ready
Emergencies and natural disasters can happen when we least expect them. Being prepared can help you, your family, and your community respond safely and recover more quickly.
LA County Library is partnering with the County of Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management to bring disaster preparedness programs to libraries across LA. These programs provide practical information and resources to help you prepare for emergencies, understand local hazards, and know what to do before, during, and after a disaster.
Join us to learn how to create an emergency plan, prepare your home and family, stay informed through trusted alerts and resources, and build the skills and knowledge needed to be disaster ready.
Emergency & Disaster Prep Resources
- Track weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
- Visit Ready LA County for emergency preparedness tips, tricks, and information.
- Visit the Emergency Notifications page to register for Alert LA County and find information on other emergency alert systems utilized by cities within LA County.
- Visit the County Emergency Page during active incidents to find important details about evacuations, shelters, road closures, and other incident driven information.
- Visit the American Red Cross’ emergency preparedness resources to learn how to prepare survival and first aid kits, develop an emergency plan, and more.
- Get helpful tips and resources from the Emergency Preparedness and Response program of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health.
- Learn how to treat an ill or injured pet with first aid tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association and tips on performing CPR on dogs and cats from the American Red Cross.
- Download The Works app from LA County Public Works to report fallen trees, downed power lines, and other damages around public areas.
- Learn how to prepare for a flood with LA County Public Works’ Flood Preparedness Guide
Activities at Home
Staying indoors doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. We’ve created a variety of resources and activities that anyone can enjoy while staying safe at home.





