Mayor Bass Directs City Crews To Prepare Ahead of Wet Weather Forecast; Evacuation Warning Issued for Recent Burn Scar Areas

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13,000 Feet of K-Rail Remain in Place in Pacific Palisades to Protect Against Potential Debris Flows

All Angelenos Encouraged to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts at NotifyLA.org

LOS ANGELES - The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted a moderate storm and showers from Thursday, November 13, through Sunday, November 16, across the L.A. region, with peak rainfall anticipated Friday evening. The City has issued an Evacuation Warning that will go into effect at 6:00 PM tomorrow, November 13, through Sunday, November 16, for recent burn scar areas due to the potential for debris flows. LAPD is contacting residents at roughly 60 properties that are especially vulnerable to any potential debris flows. Impacts in the area could include power outages, debris flows and potential road flooding.

The City's Emergency Operations Center will activate at 6:00 PM tomorrow evening, and the Mayor's Office will continue coordinating with the Emergency Management Department, LAFD, LAPD, L.A. County Public Works and relevant City Departments to ensure all personnel are ready to respond as needed to keep Angelenos safe.

Resources Strategically Deployed

Following the January wildfires, Mayor Bass issued an Emergency Executive Ordermarshaling City Public Works crews to remove vegetation, install reinforced barriers, shore up hillsides and clear debris from neighborhoods and burn areas. Much of these mitigation measures remain in place throughout Pacific Palisades, including sandbags and 13,000 feet of K-rail. Additionally:

• The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will be augmenting its staffing level and will continue monitoring the forecast to ensure it is ready to respond to any emergency that may occur.

• The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is ready to respond to any potential power outages and will work around the clock to meet customer demand.

• The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has begun conducting outreach to inform Angelenos of the inclement weather and to provide them with safety information and supplies, especially those near waterways and areas prone to flooding, and hotel vouchers will be activated for Angelenos in need.

• Street Services crews are on standby and ready to respond to any impacts to roadways, and LADOT and the Bureau of Engineering will continue to monitor known landslide-risk areas that could impact roadway access.

• L.A. Sanitation has additional staff on standby to monitor the City's wastewater conveyance system to manage the additional incoming water flow. Crews regularly clean and monitor the 18 debris basins in the Palisades area to ensure the capture of mudflow from the burn scar areas and to allow storm water to flow unobstructed into the storm drain system.

• Los Angeles World Airports personnel are ready and available to respond in case of operational impacts. Given the ongoing federal government shutdown, passengers are encouraged to confirm their flight's status before they depart for LAX.

Resources For Angelenos

• The Mayor's Office will continue to monitor the forecast and issue regular updates. All Angelenos are encouraged to sign up for Emergency Alerts at NotifyLA.org.

• Residents can pick up sandbags at Fire Stationsthroughout the City, with sand also available for free at select locations. Please call your nearest Fire Station beforehand to confirm sand availability.

• Call 911 for life-threatening situations. If you see flooding, fallen trees, or other significant damage that isn't immediately life threatening, report it by calling 311 or visiting https://lacity.gov/myla311.

• Assume any downed power lines are electrified and dangerous. In the event of a power outage:

  • Report power outages at https://www.ladwp.com/outagesor by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).

  • LADWP customers can sign up to receive outage alerts via text or email at https://www.ladwp.com/outagealert.

  • LADWP also shares updates on outage restoration progress to affected communities via NextDoor.com.