A resident scoops sand into a sandbag during a rainstorm.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Older adults may be more vulnerable during an emergency due to physical or health special needs. Use these resources and support services to stay safe during emergencies and disasters.

Cooling Centers - Get Relief from the Heat

Cooling centers are free, indoor air-conditioned locations where you can keep cool when there are extreme heat weather conditions. Check the map above for operational Cooling Centers nearest you or call 211 for LA County or 311 for LA City.

Cooling Centers- Get Relief from the Heat

Stay Safe, Stay in Control

Older adults and people with disabilities can use this free assessment tool to plan for emergencies. Click on the link to download a copy or dial 2-1-1 to order a free copy by U.S. mail.

English: ready.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/OEMStaySafe_LoRes.pdf

Spanish: ready.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Stay_Safe_SPANISH_LoRes.pdf

SSSC Chinese Simplified: ready.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/StaySafe_TCHINESE_LoRes.pdf

Find Your Emergency Notification System

Signing up for your local emergency notification system(s) can be a lifesaving step. Do your part to stay informed! Click on the link to find the systems that serve where you live, work and play.

Find Your Emergency Notification System

Sand Bags

In partnership with the LA County Department of Public Works, this service provides older adults with free sandbags available at local fire stations.

Sand Bags