Action: Increase public awareness of flood hazards and river safety.
Although flooding is the most common type of natural disaster in the country, the threats of flooding are often discounted by residents of Los Angeles County. The lack of recent floods coupled with severe droughts have rendered most people living adjacent to the LA River unaware of potential flood risk. People who understand their own flood risk are more likely to take actions to reduce their risk and stay safe during a flood.
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