In Celebration of Earth Month in April 2026, City of West Hollywood Launches New Climate Resilience Toolkit: An Emergency Preparedness Guide for a Changing Climate

April is Earth Month and Earth Day is recognized globally on April 22. During Earth Month, community members are invited to explore the City of West Hollywood's new Climate Resilience Toolkit, take action through the City's My WeHo Climate Action platform, register for free workshops, and participate in City events throughout April.

In recognition of Earth Month 2026, the City of West Hollywood is launching its new Climate Resilience Toolkit, a resource to help community members prepare for climate-related hazards and emergencies. The Climate Resilience Toolkit offers practical guidance to help residents prepare for risks such as extreme heat, power outages, wildfires, drought, and flash flooding. It includes emergency planning worksheets, safety guidance, and key contacts and tools to help people stay informed and connected during emergencies. Residents can use the Toolkit to strengthen household preparedness and support a more resilient community.

The City continues to promote its My WeHo Climate Action platform, an online resource that supports community-wide sustainability efforts. The platform empowers individuals, families, and organizations to take meaningful climate action through personalized recommendations, goal tracking, and access to rebates, resources, and community challenges. Community members are encouraged to visit my.wehoclimateaction.org to create an account and explore tips, resources, and ways to take action. Anyone who completes an action through the platform during April will be entered into a raffle a gift card from West Hollywood Certified Green Businesses. Examples of actions include planting a tree at the City Tree Planting event, biking or taking transit to City events, or preparing your home for emergencies using the City's new Climate Resilience Toolkit.

Earth Month events and activities in West Hollywood include:

• Free virtual workshops on emergency preparedness and climate action will be offered in April to complement the new Climate Resilience Toolkit and My WeHo Climate Action platform:

• Prepare and Connect (1.5hrs) - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5 p.m. Join a virtual interactive workshop focused on emergency preparedness and community resilience. The first five participants to register and attend will win a three-day Emergency Fanny Pack Survival Kit. Register via the Zoom platform.

• Climate Solutions (1hr) - Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5 p.m.

This virtual workshop will highlight practical climate solutions and actions community members can take. Participants will be eligible to win a small indoor smart garden system. Register via the Zoom platform.

• Community Workshop to Help Shape the Future of Parks and Open Space - Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center's La Cienega & San Vicente Rooms, located at 8750 El Tovar Place adjacent to West Hollywood Library. Community members are invited to attend a community workshop on the proposed Open Space Element Update to the City's General Plan. The workshop will give community members an opportunity to learn more about the update process and share input on the future of parks, recreation, and open space in West Hollywood. The workshop is free and open to the public, and no advance registration is required. More information about the project, including the draft Open Space Element, and the opportunity to provide written feedback online is available on the City's Engage WeHo site at https://engage.weho.org/openspace.

• Food Day in WeHo Festival - Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. The Food Day in WeHo Festival is a free event organized by Plant Based Treaty Los Angeles. Held during Earth Month, the event will coincide with LA Climate Week and help inspire the West Hollywood community to learn how to live a healthier, environmentally friendly, and sustainable life. For more information, please visit https://socalvegfest.org/food-day-in-weho.

• 2026 Annual City Tree Planting Event - Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in the residential cul-de-sac location at 8700 Dorrington Avenue. Community members are invited to help plant six trees. City staff will provide instruction, tools, and gloves, along with a brief discussion about the benefits of trees in West Hollywood's urban environment. This year's planting will feature Western Redbud and Desert Willow trees.

• Urban Design Symposium (Strategic Streetscapes) - Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the City of West Hollywood's Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. This year's theme, Strategic Streetscapes, will explore design strategies for improving streets, alleys, transit corridors, and public spaces with a focus on sustainability, resilience, green space, and health and wellness. For more information and to RSVP, please visit go.weho.org/strategic-streetscapes.

The City of West Hollywood continues to implement its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, which charts a path to carbon neutrality by 2035 while preparing for the impacts of climate change. The City is also advancing Equitable Building Performance Standards, adopted by the City Council on December 1, 2025, to improve energy performance in larger existing buildings over time. Learn more at Equitable Building Performance Standards.

The City also continues to promote its Green Business Program, which recognizes businesses that reduce energy and water use, prevent pollution, and divert waste from landfills. Community members can learn more at: go.weho.org/greenbusiness.

The City additionally updates its WeHo Climate Action public dashboard twice a year to track progress toward carbon neutrality and the implementation of more than 60 programs and projects. To learn more about the City's active sustainability initiatives and public dashboard, visit WeHo Climate Action & Sustainability.

For more information about West Hollywood's Earth Month 2026, please contact Christine Shen, Senior Planner in the City of West Hollywood's Long Range Planning Division, at (323) 848-6803 or at [email protected]. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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