Los Angeles County Prepares for El Niño

County residents are being urged to prepare because strong El Niño years have historically brought heavy rain and elevated sea levels, though impacts remain uncertain.
County officials are preparing flood-control infrastructure, coastal defenses, and extra crews and equipment, while urging residents to get ready before warnings are issued.
Signing up for emergency alerts from trusted sources gives households multiple ways to receive forecasts, watches, and warnings, and helps them respond quickly.
Family plans should list contacts, hospitals, schools, and employers, while addressing backup power for essential devices and safe generator use during outages.
Officials also recommend checking on neighbors who need extra help, planning for pets, updating collars or microchips, and bringing pet food during evacuations.