PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Mayor Bass Surveys Burn Damage Ahead of Rains, Continues Steps to Rebuild Los Angeles Stronger

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LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today surveyed debris in the Pacific Palisades after signing an Emergency Executive Ordertoday to shore up burn areas and to mitigate the serious health and environmental impacts of fire-related hazardous pollutants on the stormwater system, beaches and ocean.

Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Traci Park were joined by former White House Infrastructure Coordinator and Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu and Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff. The delegation visited the Palisades Fire Command Post at Zuma Beach where the Mayor and public safety officials provided a briefing on the latest efforts to allow reentry for residents and later surveyed the devastating damage in the Palisades. Click here for photos and broll.

"With rain in the forecast, it's imperative we take aggressive action to prevent additional damage in burn areas and to protect our water and ocean from hazardous runoff," said Mayor Karen Bass. "I'm directing city crews to swiftly install reinforced concrete barriers, lay down sandbags and clear debris to shore up burn areas and stem the flow of toxins. I want to thank Mitch Landrieu for providing his expertise here today and I look forward to working together as we rebuild. Our communities have already endured unimaginable loss - we are taking action against further harm."

"The people of America stand shoulder to shoulder with Los Angeles," said Mitch Landrieu. "Mayor Bass and her team are laser focused not only on the immediate response, but also on the long road ahead to recovery and rebuilding. Together, we'll ensure the city emerges stronger than ever."

Mitch Landrieu served as the 61st Mayor of New Orleans. When he took office, the city was still recovering from Hurricane Katrina and in the midst of the BP Oil Spill. He also served as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.