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Supervisors Call For a Cleaner Santa Monica Bay To Better Protect It From Trash and Pollution 1024 888 Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath

Supervisors Call For a Cleaner Santa Monica Bay To Better Protect It From Trash and Pollution

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath’s motion to protect Santa Monica Bay and LA County beaches from trash and pollution. read more
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Extreme Weather: Tropical Storm Preparation and Resources

Beginning late Sunday, August 20th through Monday, August 21st, Los Angeles County could potentially feel impacts from Hurricane Hilary. We want to be sure our Third District communities, including our coastal cities and Santa Monica Mountain communities where impacts are likely to be felt the greatest, are prepared. read more
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Board Advances Protections for Hotel Workers

Today, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion to create an ordinance to strengthen workplace safety and training for hotel workers in unincorporated Los Angeles County. read more
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Recovery Webpage Launch

As LA County begins to support residents with their individual recovery efforts following the recent storms, Chair Horvath wants to help connect impacted community members to recovery resources and activities. read more
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Earthquake Preparedness

An earthquake is caused by the shifting and breaking of rock in the Earth, creating a sudden and rapid shaking of the Earth. read more
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Flooding Preparedness

Flooding is a common hazard in certain parts of LA County, including in the Third District.  read more
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Wildfire Preparedness

Wildfires are a natural part of Southern California’s landscape. read more
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Wind Preparedness

“High Winds” are categorized as winds that exceed 25 mph. Red Flag weather conditions are announced in the County when high winds are combined with low humidity, usually below 15%. read more
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Storm Preparedness

During winter storms, Los Angeles County collaborates with agencies across the region to protect the public from flood danger, and to capture as much stormwater as possible to become future drinking water.  read more