Is Los Angeles prone to natural disasters?

Yes, LA is natural disaster prone (& is ranked #9 out of 616 large cities in an insurance company's analysis The 10 Cities Most At Risk Of Being Hit By Natural Disasters). read more

However, being prone to natural disasters doesn't necessarily equate to being more vulnerable to them. LA residents & government is well-aware of the city's above-average earthquake risk, so new buildings have to be built to withstand seismic shocks (& older buildings get retrofitted to reduce damage risk/severity). read more

The County has experienced major emergencies caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildland fires and floods. Information provided includes the Emergency Survival Program (ESP). Earthquakes Fire Storms Flood & Mud Slides Natural Disasters. Fire Disaster Information Fire disaster reports and information are available on this site. read more