City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department

Keep up with FIFA World Cup regional impacts as well as public safety and traffic updates, courtesy of host city and . Receive real-time alerts.

Today, of ALL days ("National Donut Day") it's better to be PREPARED, than SCARED. And here's the TWIST -- compared to even a few years ago, there are many more easily accessible resources now available for household and business preparation. So, don't FRITTER away the time. See ReadyLA.org to make plans, and find many more helps at: EarthquakeCountry.org/. DONUT delay; be -- (it's the YEAST you can do).

Starting NEXT week, ride public transit to FIFA World Cup matches, community watch parties, fan fests, and other celebrations. Metro Los Angeles (Metro.net/Riding/World-Cup) and LADOT Transit (LADOTTransit.com) air-conditioned buses and trains can take you just about everywhere. Map your routes to events using the links.

Pool Safety Reminder - Summer is fast approaching!

As families spend more time around pools this season, please take a few simple steps to help prevent a tragedy. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly.

1. Assign a water watcher

Always assign a responsible adult as the water watcher, and make sure their only job is watching the water. Avoid distractions such as phones, conversations, alcohol, or leaving the pool area.

2. Stay within arm’s reach of young children

Young children should always be within arm’s reach of an adult when they are in or near the water, even when a lifeguard is present.

3. Secure the pool area

At home, keep pools protected with proper fencing, self-closing and self-latching gates, pool covers, and door or gate alarms. Keep toys away from the pool when it is not in use.

4. Teach children to ask permission

Make sure children know they must ask an adult before entering the pool or going near the water.

5. Use proper life jackets

Children, weak swimmers, and anyone around open water should wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Do not rely on inflatable toys or floaties as safety devices.

6. Check pool and spa drains

Make sure pools and spas have safe drain covers. Teach children to stay away from drains, and never use a pool or spa with a broken, loose, or missing drain cover.

7. Enroll children in swim lessons

Swim lessons are an important layer of protection, but they do not replace adult supervision.

8. Learn CPR

Parents, caregivers, and pool owners should learn CPR, because seconds matter in a water emergency.

Before the fun begins, take a moment to check the pool area, talk through the rules, and assign a water watcher.

Simple steps save lives.

FIFA World Cup matches are now single-digit-days away in the Los Angeles area. wants to be one more helpful resource for residents, visitors, and international travelers as they traverse the City of Los Angeles and neighboring areas during this major sporting event. So check out -- for yourself, friends and guests you might be hosting -- all the ways to stay safe and healthy while cheering on your team. See: Emergency.LACity.gov

Why do some places have lots of small earthquakes in a short period of time?

It’s called an earthquake swarm—a cluster of earthquakes in the same area over days, weeks, or months.

Earthquake swarms are common in California and are one reminder that earthquakes are a regular part of life in our state.

Learn more about earthquake swarms and other cool earthquake facts from the U.S. Geological Survey: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/education

FIFA World Cup matches and fan celebrations in and near the City of Los Angeles are just days away from KICKING off. That also means many 1000s of visitors are on their way. Throughout June and early July, especially, follow local - Emergency.LACity.gov/ - and national emergency management and other public safety officials for awareness of possible hazards. In the City, monitor social media. Find more special-event safety info at:
Ready.gov/FIFA-World-Cup-2026

Heading out for summer travel? Test smoke alarms in your vacation rental. Safety first!