May is #WildfireAwarenessMonth . If you own or operate a vehicle, you can help prevent wildfires.

✅ DO:
- Check your tire pressure.
- Replace worn brake pads.

🚫 DO NOT:
- Let anything drag from your vehicle.
- Park on dry grass or brush.
- Throw cigarettes out windows.

As temperatures heat up this summer, check out our #SummerReady resources to stay cool. 😎

We have low-cost tips for you whether you work outside, live with a health condition, or live in an urban environment!

#HeatSafety | ready.gov/summer-ready

Severe weather could cause power outages.

Make sure to add a portable charger to your emergency kit to make sure your devices are fully charged to receive emergency alerts and safety information.

Cool weather is expected this week, but a good resource as we head towards Summer!

We're excited to announce the newly-expanded NWS HeatRisk! HeatRisk can help people understand what heat will mean for them, their families, and their community. Visit the interactive HeatRisk viewer: wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk

You can provide feedback at surveymonkey.com/r/ExpNWSHeatRi…

After a disaster, you may not have access to medical facilities or even drugstores. It’s crucial to plan for your daily needs and know what you would do if they become limited or unavailable.

Start planning today: ready.gov/disability

In California, April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. Staying prepared and having a plan is key🔑. For helpful tips on staying prepared and making a plan, visit ready.lacounty.gov/have-a-plan/

Reminder❗️ If you live in the Los Angeles County, visit alert.lacounty.gov to sign up for emergency alerts 🚨

Just SIX INCHES of moving water can knock you down or begin causing problems with your vehicle.

For your safety, do not walk or drive through floodwaters.

Tsunami Info Stmt 2: M7.5 Taiwan 1658PDT Apr 2: Tsunami NOT expected; CA,OR,WA,BC,and AK

Thunderstorms are forming now and are expected to expand in coverage through tonight. Some may become severe with damaging winds and/or hail. Here are some details. If threatening weather approaches, go indoors. #cawx #larain

With rain impacting #LACounty today and tomorrow, visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for preparedness tips and sign up for emergency alerts in the Los Angeles County at alert.lacounty.gov #LARain ☔️🌧️

As rain continues to shower across the Los Angeles County, visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for tips on staying safe during heavy rain 🌧

Strong cold front will bring heavy rain to SW Calif tonight-early Sat. AM. 20% chance of tstms with front will bring potential for strong-locally severe wind gusts to 60 mph, small hail, and heavy downpours. Remote risk of waterspouts/brief tornado. #LARain #LAWeather

This graphic shows the timing and intensity of rainfall expected between Friday night-Sunday night. There is a slight chance of Tstms as depicted, with a very low chance of strong storms. There will be flooded area, rises in creeks, mud & rock slides on canyon roads. #CAwx

If local officials ask you to evacuate, that means your pet should evacuate too.

Make a plan! Many public shelters & hotels do not allow pets inside.

Know a safe place where you can take your pets, then practice evacuating with them to reduce stress & worry during an emergency.

In a disaster, evacuating your home with your dog is easy. But what if you have a horse, a goat, or a donkey on your property. Not so easy. @LACoFD Assistant Chief Drew Smith is here with some tips for an evac with large animals.

Strong winds are expected in #SoCal . Stay safe by following these wind safety tips. Remember, if you see a downed wire stay at least 100 feet away and immediately call 911. #lawx 💨