WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Two virtual meetings next week aim to help residents and businesses prepare for potential storms during the 2026-27 winter season.
West Hollywood officials on Tuesday will join representatives from the Los Angeles County sheriff's and fire departments to discuss El Niño and storm preparedness and answer questions.
A session for businesses and employees will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a meeting for residents at 5. Advance registration is required, and participants were encouraged to submit questions when registering.
Businesses can register online for the 4 p.m. session, and residents also can register on the event's webpage for the 5 p.m. session. Meeting links will be emailed to registrants one hour before each session, organizers said.
Recordings of both meetings will be posted on the city's YouTube channel at youtube.com/wehotv.
City officials encouraged businesses to review emergency plans, update employee and vendor contact information, protect records and equipment, and prepare for disruptions such as power outages or street closures.
Residents were encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts, assemble essential supplies, review insurance coverage and prepare their properties.
The city said departments and public safety agencies are coordinating preparations to protect infrastructure, maintain essential services and provide updates as weather conditions develop.
Limited supplies of free, filled sandbags will be available to West Hollywood residents and businesses in the days before storms. Distribution details will be announced through the city's @wehocity social media accounts and storm preparedness webpages.
Residents can sign up for county emergency notifications at ready.lacounty.gov and opt in to local Everbridge/Nixle alerts by texting their ZIP code to 888777.
The city's Human Services Division can help connect people with food assistance, housing support, behavioral health resources and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Information is available at weho.org/humanservices or 323-848-6510.
Storm preparedness information is available at weho.org/elnino and weho.org/stormpreparedness. Residents with questions can email safety@weho.org, and businesses can contact business@weho.org.
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