City of Los Angeles Emergency Alert: The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong rain storm that will impact Los Angeles Wednesday - Thursday. Light Rain will linger through the weekend. The time period of greatest concern is overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts are predicted to be from 1-2 inches on the coasts and valleys and 2-4 inches in the foothills and mountain areas. A Flood Watch has been issued City-wide. Get ready and take extra precautions, especially if you are in an area impacted by the recent wildfires.
This storm will trigger evacuation warnings for the Palisades, Sunset, and Hurst Fire burn scars. Debris flow forecast information can be found at https://dpw.lacounty.gov/wrd/forecast/. Specific addresses that have been identified as “Vulnerable Properties with Safety Risk” will be placed under evacuation orders, and receive a door knock from LAPD and informational flyers.
During the storm, take the following actions:
-Avoid areas where there is water runoff from recent wildfire burn scars, including debris basins.
-Roads in recent burn areas may be impacted by mud and rocks in the road. If possible, limit driving. If absolutely necessary, give yourself extra time to safely drive to your destination.
-Call 911 with any life-threatening emergencies.
-Call 311 to report downed tree branches, blocked storm drains, or localized flooding.
For more information from the City of Los Angeles, please visit https://emergency.lacity.gov/.
