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 EMERGENCY
 Are You Ready, Southern California?
You live here, you work here. You generally enjoy everything Southern California has to offer. But are you ready for the Big One? Whether that's an earthquake, wildfire, storm, act of terrorism or even an outbreak of the latest flu virus, start getting ready now by preparing, planning and staying informed. Knowing what to do during an emergency may make all the difference when seconds count. Like most Americans, most of us believe that it's important to be prepared for emergencies. Yet, only about half of us have taken any steps to prepare. Bookmark this page and use it as a one-stop guide for emergency resources. Be sure to check out the articles and info below for emergency preparedness tips and links, as well as emergency contacts for Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Complete Directory of Emergency Resources

+ Emergencies: Call 911, 24 Hours A Day
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+ LA County Fire Department
1320 N Eastern
Los Angeles CA 90063
P: 323 881-2411

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+ OC Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Rd
Irvine CA 92602
P: 714 573-6000

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Twitter: @OFCA_PIO
+ City of LA Fire
200 N Main St
Los Angeles CA 90012
P: 213 485-5971

Twitter: @lafd
+ Local Fire Departments
San Bernardino County
Riverside County
San Diego County
Ventura County
Santa Barbara County
+ LA County Sheriff's Department
550 W Temple
Los Angeles CA 90012
P: 213-974-1311

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+ OC Sheriff's Department
700 Civic Center Dr W Ste M100
Santa Ana CA 92703
P: 714 647-7000

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+ LA Police Department (LAPD)
150 N Los Angeles St
Los Angeles CA 90012
P: 1-877-ASK-LAPD

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+ California Highway Patrol
LA Communications Center
P: 323-259-2000

OC Communications Center
P: 949-559-7888
+ City of LA Emergency Mgmt Center

200 N Spring St Rm 1533
Los Angeles CA 90012
P: 213 978-2222

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+ OC Emergency Operations Center
2644 Santiago Canyon Rd
Silverado CA 92676
P: 714 628-7054
+ Poison Control Center LA County
University of Southern California
Regional Poison Center
1200 N State Rm 1107
Los Angeles CA 90033
P: 1-800-825-2722 or 213 222-3212
+ Poison Control Center OC
UC Irvine Medical Center
Regional Poison Center
101 The City Dr S
Orange CA 92668-3298
P: 1-800-544-4404 or 714 634-5988
+ Red Cross of Greater LA
11355 Ohio Ave
Los Angeles CA 90025
P: 310 445-9900
+ Red Cross OC
601 N Golden Circle Dr
Santa Ana CA 92705
P: 714 481-5300
+ LA County Department of Public Health
312 N Figueroa St Rm 212
Los Angeles CA 90012
P: 213 240-7941

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+ OC Health Services
PO Box 335
Santa Ana CA 92702
P: 714 834-4722

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+ Utilities
LA Department of Water & Power
P: 1-800-DIAL-DWP or 213 367-421
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas
+ Transportation
LA Metro Transit Authority
P: 1-800-266-6883
OC Transit Authority
P: 714 636-7433
LA International Airport (LAX)
P: 310 646-5252
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