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Dangerous Heat Impacting the City of Los Angeles

This is an important message from the City of Los Angeles NotifyLA System.

Dangerous heat for the LA Region is expected from Tuesday, March 17 at 10 AM until Friday, March 20 at 8 PM. Find a nearby cooling center here: Emergency.LACity.gov/Heat. 

During heat events, it is important to take proactive actions to prevent heat exposure. As temperatures rise, Angelenos are urged to plan and prepare to avoid heat exhaustion in your communities and for yourself.

Angelenos can keep cool by resting in a shady location or a building with air conditioning and drinking plenty of water. You may call 311 to identify the cooling facilities closest to you, or visit the Cool Spots LA App. Drink plenty of fluids, stay indoors or in the shade, and check on relatives and neighbors, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work, exercise, or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. If you suspect heat stroke, this is an emergency! Call 911. 

For more information about UCLA's Heat Illness Preparedness, please visit https://ehs.ucla.edu/heat-illness

For more information from the City of Los Angeles, please visit https://emergency.lacity.gov/

Public Advisory: Phone Scam Impersonating UCLA Police

The UCLA Police Department is aware of a phone scam targeting members of the UCLA and UCLA Health community.

In these calls, the caller falsely claims to be UCLA Police Chief Craig Valenzuela, or another member of the police department, and demands money from the victim to prevent officers from responding to make an arrest. Some calls may appear to come from UCPD's phone number (310-825-1491) due to caller ID spoofing.

These calls are a scam.

The UCLA Police Department will never call and demand money to resolve a warrant, avoid an arrest, or clear criminal charges.

If you receive a suspicious call:

  • Do not provide money or personal information.
  • Hang up immediately.
  • Report the call to UCPD Dispatch at (310) 825-1491.

Please share this information to help protect others in the UCLA community.

If you have questions or concerns, contact the UCLA Police Department at (310) 825-1491 or visit ucpd.ucla.edu.

Public Advisory: President’s Day Adverse Weather Event

The National Weather Service has forecast that a major storm will impact the City of Los Angeles beginning Monday, February 16, through at least Friday, February 20.  The worst of the storm is anticipated on Monday, February 16, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Public Advisory: 2026 New Year Storm

The National Weather Service has forecast that a moderate storm will impact the City of Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, December 31st, through Saturday, January 3rd.