City of Hidden Hills

Emergency Preparedness

Discover essential resources, tips, and plans to help you stay prepared for emergencies and keep our city safe.

3 Steps to Preparedness

Stay Informed

It’s critical to receive the latest news and information when urgent situations occur.

By registering for emergency alerts the city will be able to send voice, text, and email messages to Hidden Hills residents notifying of urgent situations like fires, floods, evacuations, potential power shutoffs, or critical Sheriff activity.

Register for Emergency Alerts

Make a Plan

It is important to have a safety plan in place in the event of a natural disaster. Ready LA County has prepared emergency survival guides in both English and Spanish.

Keep Supplies

Do you have all you need to be prepared for an emergency?

Learn about what to include in your basic first aid kit, your disaster supply home kit, and your pet disaster supply kit.

Ensure you and your family, including your furry friends, have all you need at all times.

Additional Resources

Ready Los Angeles County – The County’s Office of Emergency Management has many resources and tips for preparing for emergencies. Explore the site to prepare your family.

Ready Los Angeles County on X – During an emergency, follow along for the latest information on impacted neighborhood and steps you can take to stay safe.

Register for City Emergency Alerts – Blackboard Connect is our city-to-resident emergency communication service, enabling the delivery of urgent voice, text, and email messages to Hidden Hills residents.

LA County Emergency Response Page – In the event of an active emergency, the County’s Office of Emergency Management will launch this emergency response page so you can stay up to date on evacuations, road closures, and more.

Preparedness Starts at Home

Preparedness Starts at Home

Emergency preparedness begins at home. Police and Fire agencies train year-round for the “next” event. The City has preparedness plans in place and has recently increased emergency response preparations.

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Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications

The City’s main tool to send out emergency messages will be through the Blackboard Connect system. All residents with a traditional landline through AT&T should be preloaded into the system.

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Know Your Zone

Know Your Zone

Know Your Zone

LA County Fire, with LA County Sheriff, has divided the City of Hidden Hills into two zones. Zones will be used in emergency alert notifications, so knowing the name of your zone is an important part of your emergency plan.

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CERT Team

CERT Team

The Hidden Hills Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Team is a group of highly trained resident volunteers that is prepared to assist the City and first responders during a large-scale emergency or natural disaster.

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L.A. Emergency Preparedness Foundation

Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation

The Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation (LAEPF) is dedicated to supporting the City and County of Los Angeles in disaster preparedness, risk mitigation, crisis management, and long-term resiliency.

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Brush Clearance

Brush Clearance

Brush Clearance

In the warm summer months, annual brush clearance is a top priority in Hidden Hills. Brush clearance is important because it creates defensible space around homes and properties.

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