{"id":14976,"date":"2025-10-13T22:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=14976"},"modified":"2025-10-13T22:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:09:08","slug":"la-county-officials-urge-residents-to-prepare-ahead-of-upcoming-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=14976","title":{"rendered":"LA County Officials Urge Residents to\u00a0Prepare Ahead of Upcoming Storm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 13, 2025)<\/strong>\u2014Los Angeles County Public Works urges residents, especially those living in or near recent burn areas, to prepare ahead of an approaching storm system expected to bring up to 1.75 inches of rain in valley areas and 2-4 inches in mountain areas between late Monday evening and Wednesday morning. A flood watch is in effect across the region, and the National Weather Service cites potential for short, high-intensity rainfall rates, thunderstorms, and an increased risk of waterspouts and tornados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent burn areas, including those impacted by the January 7 wildfires, remain highly susceptible to mud and debris flows. Residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant, monitor official weather updates, and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm\u2014especially if they have been advised of potential mudflow risks in their neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LA County Public Works weather forecasters and engineers expect potentially significant flash flooding and mudflows in recent burn scar areas. Potentially vulnerable locations include the Eaton, Palisades, Hawk, Hurst, Kenneth, Sunset, Lidia, Bridge and Franklin burn areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile this may be a short-duration storm, even a burst of intense rain can quickly create dangerous conditions in burn areas,\u201d said Mark Pestrella, P.E., director of LA County Public Works. \u201cOur crews are ready, and we urge residents to make personal safety their top priority. Avoid driving on mountain roads or in burn areas, if at all possible, and keep trash cans and vehicles off streets to allow storm runoff to travel freely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storm-related issues\u2014including fallen trees, flooded intersections, and inoperable traffic signals\u2014can be reported through the LA County Public Works 24-hour helpline, at 1-800-675-4357.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are actively monitoring conditions and coordinating with emergency response agencies,\u201d Pestrella added. \u201cOur goal is to keep people safe and minimize storm impacts to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at ready.lacounty.gov<\/a> and follow @readylacounty and @lacopublicworks on social media for updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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