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	Latest News 12/19 1:00 pm - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to CA Residents and Businesses Affected by the LA High Winds 12/15 5:00 pm - So Cal Edison Reminds Customers to Never Approach or Touch a Downed Power Line Free Sandbags
	Lake Los Angeles Incident Get information and resources for Lake Los Angeles area. National Weather Service Forecast (Lake Los Angeles) Road Closures (Public Works) Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley Antelope Valley Transit Authority Keppel Union School District

	Paseo Del Mar Incident Get information to a potential landslide that is occurring on Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro. City of Los Angeles Update as of November 17, 2011 County of Los Angeles Update as of November 15, 2011 City of Los Angeles Update as of November 10, 2011 County of Los Angeles Update as of November 9, 2011 Land Movement Continues at Paseo Del Mar Alternate Route for Paseo Del Mar Closure Paseo Del Mar Sidewalk Closed to Pedestrians History of Local Landslides KTLA: Landslide Danger in Cliff-Side San Pedro - Dave Mecham reports Daily Breeze: Sinkhole problem turns serious Daily Breeze: Sinkhole extent is unknown

	Current Conditions Learn about current conditions to help your planning & safety efforts. Please go to Public Works Road Closures for more details. Road Closures (Public Works) Road Closures (Caltrans) Road Closures (City of LA) Road Conditions (US Forest Service) KRAIL Exhibit La Cresenta KRAIL Exhibit La Canada-Flintridge Fire Incidents Flood

	Safety Preparedness Find information to help assess damages and expedite recovery. County Emergency Survival Program (ESP) Hazard Mitigation CDC Emergency for Disease Control Homeowner's Guide Practice Safe Clean-Up After Fire A Homeowner's Guide to Erosion Control Your Guide to Flash Flood Preparation Stay Safe Around Power Lines Free Sandbags EWP: Reducing Imminent Hazards to Life and Property Soil Quality Resource Concerns: Hydrophobicity

	Assistance Programs Find assistance from various programs and organizations. 211 LA County Services Residents, business owners and persons with access or functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding post disaster resources that are available to those affected by the floods and debris and mud flow. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. 211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org. Cal E.M.A - Assistance and Services for Disaster Recovery Free Engineering Advice for Homeowners Department of Public Works: 1 (800) 214-4020 Federal Flood Insurance Program In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Find out more about the NFIP and how it can help you protect yourself. The standard flood insurance policy for dwellings as provided under the National Flood Insurance Program Cash Aid: http://ladpss.org/new_portal/dpss_cashaid.cfm Veteran's Assistance: Call CALVET at 1 (800) 952-5626. Alert LA County

	Development/Rebuilding We can help you find the permit you need to rebuild. Building Permits Process For Private Property Owners Permit Offices Safety Assessment Demolition Permit Transportation Permits

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Local air quality conditions and forecasts.

Speaker's Bureau

Subject matter experts available to address residents' concerns at City Council or community meetings. Topic areas covered: Wildfire Recovery, Mud and Debris Flow Protection, and Road Recovery Updates. To book speakers, contact Samangi Mudalige at
(626) 458-4092.

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Shelters

American Red Cross:
1 (866) GET-INFO or
1 (866) 438-4636
Salvation Army:
1 (800) SALARMY or
1 (800) 725-2769
Department of Animal Care and Control
Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (Section 8 Program)
Los Angeles County Housing Resource Authority
County Care and Shelter (DPSS):

Contact Information Department of Public Works
900 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra CA 91803
(626) 458-5100

Caltrans Public Affairs
(213) 897-3656

County LA DPW

USFS

Fire Department

USGS

Office of Emergency Management

County LA

Sheriff

City of LA

NRCS

Metro

EMD City of LA

Caltrans

NOAA

Beaches and Harbors

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