High Temperatures Bring Heightened Wildfire Threat and Need for Wildfire Awareness and Readiness to LA County

As scorching temperatures impact Los Angeles County this Labor Day holiday weekend, the County’s emergency response and management officials are calling for the public to have an increased awareness of wildfire threats given the hot and dry conditions.

“We’re witnessing weather conditions that can quickly generate dangerous and fast-moving wildfires, especially in communities that are near foothills, canyons and wildland areas,” stated Kevin McGowan, Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management. “Emergency response professionals will act quickly and expertly, but they need the cooperation of LA County residents to keep as many neighborhoods as safe as possible. We urge all residents to practice wildfire readiness and safety now. Have a plan to evacuate, pack supplies to quickly leave if needed, and track breaking news to stay informed.”

County emergency agencies provide a wealth of wildfire readiness information at no cost to the public. Los Angeles County’s Fire Department offers the Ready! Set! Go! program to equip residents with wildfire readiness information, including how to safely evacuate well ahead of a wildfire. Visit fire.lacounty.gov to view information. More tips on wildfire readiness and heat preparedness are found on the County’s disaster preparedness website, ready.lacounty.gov.