With wildfires rampant, it is a good time to consider whether you are signed up for emergency notifications from the City. Some preparation ideas:
- Sign up for NotifyLA alerts and encourage your neighbors to do so as well.
- Leave your phone on to receive Notify LA alerts even if you are sleeping and don’t use “do not disturb” mode during high-risk weather.
- Monitor LAFD Alerts to see updates on Red Flag Parking Restrictions and active fire incidents in the City of Los Angeles.
- Put your go-bag by the front door. Ensure that you have all essential items at the ready.
- Plan multiple evacuation routes in your neighborhood in the event of a fire.
- Establish two meeting places outside your home: one you can walk to and another you can drive to. Inform all household members of these two meeting places.
- Park off-street. Back your car into your driveway or garage, leaving streets clear for emergency vehicles.
- Keep a flashlight and extra batteries nearby. Never use candles in a power outage or other emergency.
- Keep your cellphone fully charged as your cordless “landline” may also lose connectivity during a storm. It will also enable you to access information online.
- Keep a fully charged portable cell phone charger handy in case you need to charge any of your electronics while power is out.