Baggage policies at different airlines

These are my personal notes. Check the actual websites for any updates or additional information about special items. Size limits always include the wheels and handle.

Advice: Poster preparation and printing for research conferences

Advice for how to make a poster (technical stuff like what software to use, what sizes to use, how to make a high resolution pdf for printing) and where to get it printed.

Los Angeles County: Statistics, Maps, Resources, Moving Information

 Bookmarks of useful links for new Los Angeles County residents.

Email lists for Los Angeles County residents

• Department of Consumer & Business Affairs - best concise, informative, infrequent newsletter for topics such as rent control changes, housing laws, emergency resources, how to find Covid test sites, etc. Very straight-forward and useful. Highly recommended.
• LA County emergency alerts - emergency messages, shelter-in place, evacuation orders, etc.
• City-specific emergency alert systems

Safety/health websites

• LAcounty.gov/emergency/ - check here for any emergency situation. The county posts evacuation maps here.
• Governor's office of emergency services - input an address to see natural hazards risk warnings (e.g. ground at higher risk for liquefication in an earthquake)
• CAL FIRE incidents map - lists and shows maps for all local wildfires
• Los Angeles County weather service - government weather info
• ready.lacounty.gov - emergency or disaster preparedness resource, supply kit ideas
• ready.lacounty.gov/flooding - for flood specific information and advice
• covid19.lacounty.gov - case statistics, vaccination sites, testing sites
• readforwildfire.org - preparation for wild fires
• "What to pack if you might need to evacuate" (Los Angeles Times, 1/2025)
• Genasys.com website and mobile app for safety notifications and evacuation alerts