Part of the Surge & Slide preparedness campaign
StayReadySoCal
StayReadySoCal is an independent, informational hub built to help Southern Californians prepare for this winter's El Niño storms. We aim to connect you to official hazard-lookup tools, practical prep guidance, and ways to help your community, all in one place.
Start hereHazard LookupOfficial tools to check flood, landslide, road closures, and other hazards for your coastal area.PrepareCounty alerts, customizable disaster preparedness checklists and plans, and sandbag locations.VolunteerVolunteer and donation opportunities across Southern California, organized by aid type.LearnA plain-language guide to El Niño, this winter's forecast, and links to the relevant climate science.
Where our information comes from
United States Geological SurveyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationCal OESCalifornia Geological SurveyReady.gov / FEMA
We curate and translate. We don't assess risk. Every hazard claim on this site belongs to the agency that published it.
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