Flood Preparation

Key things to know about flooding and landslides.

There are some important facts that could help protect your home in the event of a flood or landslide. Get the facts here.

We tend to think of Los Angeles as a perpetually sunny place. While often true, the risk of flood is even greater because we're so comfy in the sunshine, and dark, rainy days are so rare. But, due to the potential for wind-driven wildfires, the opportunity for mud and flood damage is significant. Use this section to learn more about flood preparation and survival.

Before the Flood ( 3 Articles )

We typically don't think of floods in Los Angeles. Yes, as most of Los Angeles is surrounded by hills and mountainous terrain, the potential for flooding is actually quite serious. The Santa Monica mountains split the city, and are filled with canyons and plenty of areas where flooding can take place. And, finally, along Pacific Coast Highway, there are numerous areas where the cliffs have little capability of holding significant quantities of water.

Use this section of MySafe:LA to become aware of how you can prepare your home, business, and family for dangerous flooding conditions.
During the Flood ( 1 Article )
Important steps to keep you and your family safe.
After the Flood ( 1 Article )
Cleaning up, and getting back to normal.

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If you ever need to dial 9-1-1, the most important thing you can do is know where you are? Do you know the address of your local supermarket? How about your Dry Cleaners? Or your elementary school? Today, in a mobile society, we tend to take things for granted. In the Los Angeles area, there are many duplicate sounding places. There is a 2nd Street in Santa Monica; a 2nd Street in downtown L.A.; a 2nd Street in San Pedro - so if you can't say exactly where you are, the 9-1-1 dispatcher and safety officer will have a difficult time getting resources to you in a timely fashion.