US EditionSouthern California Officials Issue Evacuation Warnings Ahead Of Heavy Rainstorm That Could Cause Flooding
Evacuation warnings issued near wildfire burn scars as up to 4 inches of rain and debris flow risks prompt pre-deployment of 274 emergency personnel, officials said.
- On Thursday the City of Los Angeles activated its Emergency Operations Center at 6 p.m. and issued an evacuation warning from 6 p.m. Thursday through 11 a.m. Sunday for Palisades, Hurst and Sunset fire burn zones.
- Forecasters predict the heaviest rain early Saturday, with rainfall rates of roughly a quarter-inch to a half-inch per hour, as the NWS issues an evacuation warning from 6 p.m. Thursday through 11 a.m. Sunday.
- Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center activated at 6 p.m. Thursday, coordinating with city departments and staging personnel and equipment for storm response, officials said.
- The county offered free sandbags at Public Works Fleet Maintenance Yard and Malibu Library parking lot while the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department urged residents to prepare and avoid flooded roads.
- Another system could bring showers Monday and Tuesday, meteorologists cautioned small tornadoes and hail are possible, and the Inland Empire may see under 3 inches due to the Santa Ana Mountains rain shadow.
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