The Emergency Preparedness Division of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) needed a functional, accessible guide for Los Angeles County residents to enhance emergency preparedness. In close collaboration with LAFD stakeholders and community members, we conducted extensive visual and qualitative research to inform the design process.

The goal was to create a resource that residents could quickly skim to find critical information in an emergency. The guide covers essential steps for becoming self-sufficient after a disaster, as well as preparing for, responding to, and recovering from major emergencies.