Los Angeles Prepares

Serving Los Angeles County

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Downtown Los Angeles

United Way of Greater Los Angeles empowers residents to prepare for disasters like wildfires, floods, and extreme heat. Through our partnerships, we provide access to community events and workshops where families can be better equipped to make emergency plans as well as access immediate resources. 

By collaborating with trusted local groups, we provide culturally relevant outreach, distribute preparedness kits, and connect people to recovery resources—building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods together.

From September through December, our community-based partners Project Passion, My Tribe Rise, DENA Heals, and LA Voice will hold a range of disaster preparedness-related events and workshops throughout the Altadena and Pasadena communities. 

Our goal is to distribute 1,000 Disaster Resilience Kits and provide hands-on instruction that help participants create an emergency plan, learn how to use the kit, and prepare for future emergencies.

Events

Attend an upcoming event to be better prepared for disasters.

October 22, 2026

The workshop, offered in Spanish, focuses on disaster preparation and financial literacy, including budgeting and investments. 

This Pasadena workshop is co-hosted by My Tribe Rise and DENA Heals.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
November 19, 2026

The workshop focuses on disaster preparation and financial literacy, including budgeting and investments. 

More details to come. 

Two staff members distribute heat relief kits
Preparedness Tips

Five Steps You Can Take Now

Take these free or low-cost steps to prepare before disaster strikes. 

Guía de Preparación (Español)

Past Events

These events have concluded, but their impact continues.

Attendees at a Houston United We Prepare disaster preparedness workshop
September 5, 2026
Project Passion Disaster Preparedness Event

Contact Us

515 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 900

Los Angeles, CA, 90071

Email: info@unitedwayla.org

Phone: (213) 808-6220

Fax: (213) 808-6221

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