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  • Tsunami Preparedness. What is a "tsunami"? A tsunami is a series of waves, usually caused by an earthquake. The first wave may not be the largest and the timing between them may vary from minutes to several hours apart. In Los Angeles, the impact of a tsunami will vary based on the terrain. Check the Tsunami Preparedness guides for response and evacuation information in your area.
  • Homeland Security.Motivated by the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the President enhanced domestic security by combining and streamlining several protection agencies into the Department of Homeland Security. Visit DHS to learn more about what's being done at the National level to keep us safe.
  • Citizen CorpsIn the wake of September 11, 2001, the spirit of volunteerism helped unite communities across America. Citizen Corps was created by DHS to help organize, train and empower citizens against crime, terrorism and disasters. Visit Citizen Corps to see you can help make a difference.
  • Individual & Family Preparedness (at home, at work, in your car)Where will you be when disaster strikes? The City of Los Angeles is spread over 470 square miles and that terrain is subject to mudslides, brush fires, HazMat spills, earthquakes, tsunamis. Are you prepared if any of those disasters strike your neighborhood? Find out what can happen, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
  • Preparedness: a bigger perspective. Los Angeles' neighbors aren't just the surrounding communities, but states and cities across America. The kinds of emergencies and disasters vary region to region – and so do the preparedness measures for each.
  • Dependents and Special Needs. Emergencies and disasters are challenging enough for most of us. So what happens to people that have bigger challenges? Learn about the additional complications that children, the elderly, people with disabilities, non-English speakers and family pets all face – and how to deal with those complications.
  • Business & Industry Preparedness.The safety and security of our citizens is our highest priority. However, emergencies and disasters continue to take a toll long after the smoke has cleared. Learn how to protect your professional and financial well-being both as an employee and an employer.
  • Community Emergency Response Team(CERT). Take your preparedness to the next level! CERT training will teach you skills that can keep you and your family safe. Reinforce your preparedness and awareness with seminars on issues like terrorism and disaster psychology while learning response skills such as light urban search and rescue, triage and disaster medical treatment.
  • UpdateLA. The City of Los Angeles deals with emergencies and significant or critical events every day. Keep up with the latest events to affect the City by visiting UpdateLA.
  • Neighborhood Preparedness. Good preparation literally starts at home, but the best preparation brings homes together with the mutual support of a community. Reinforce your family disaster plan as well as your neighborhood emergency and preparedness plans.

 

 
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