Los Angeles, CA

OPSEC & Personal Safety

As of June 23, 2026 9:10 AM ET

Situational awareness
Keep to well-lit, populated routes at night; avoid isolated areas and be aware of exits when in crowded venues.

Situational awareness
Keep to well-lit, populated routes at night; avoid isolated areas and be aware of exits when in crowded venues.
Transit & events
Allow extra time for travel to major events, pre-purchase fares when possible, and note alternative return options in case of crowding or delays.
Health
If you are sensitive to smoke or have respiratory issues, bring or obtain an N95 mask and use indoor filtration where available.
Communications
Keep your phone charged, share your itinerary with a contact, and have a meetup plan in case you are separated in crowds.

Event travel
For World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium, expect packed Metro trains and shuttle buses; arrive early, plan for longer return times, and identify less-congested departure points.
Metro reported spikes in ridership and long shuttle lines for recent World Cup matches, with waits observed at Union Station and after matches.
Air quality
If you notice smoke or ash from the Boyle Heights fire, remain indoors with windows closed; use an air purifier or N95 mask if you must go outside and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
A Boyle Heights warehouse fire prompted a particle pollution advisory and state of emergency, with officials warning about smoke and ash exposure risks.