Evacuation Warnings and Evacuation Orders in Specific Areas Within Burn Areas Issued
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued the following statement this afternoon warning Angelenos citywide to stay vigilant and prepared ahead of the evening storm expected overnight and into the early Thursday morning hours.
“Especially as heavy rain approaches, I urge all Angelenos to heed all weather warnings,” said Mayor Bass. “This storm has the potential to cause impacts in burn areas but also neighborhoods citywide. City crews have installed thousands of concrete barriers and thousands of sandbags to stop mudflows. The Fire Department has prepositioned swift water rescue and urban search and rescue teams, bulldozers and other resources. LADWP crews are activated to respond to power outages. LAPD officers are checking on critical infrastructure and are ready to facilitate evacuations. Angelenos citywide should take caution ahead of this incoming storm.”
This morning, Mayor Bass announced preparations the City is taking ahead of the storm. The Emergency Operations Center was activated to Level II and will have 24/7 staffing until the end of the storm. Crews are deployed citywide ready to respond to fallen trees, power outages, downed power lines and more. Click here for more information regarding preparations.
A Flood Watch has been issued City-wide and will be in effect until Thursday, March 13 at 6:00 PM. Specific addresses identified as vulnerable properties with safety risk have been placed under evacuation orders.
Evacuation Warnings and Selected Orders in Burn Areas:
- Evacuation Warnings and selected Evacuation Orders for some areas inside burn zones are in effect due to high mudslide and debris flow risk.
- Warning and Order locations are within the Palisades, Mandeville Canyon, Sunset and Hurst burn scar areas. Details can be found in the map at this link.
- Wireless Emergency Alerts have been sent to targeted areas in and around where the Evacuation Warnings and Orders will be in effect as they are especially susceptible to heavy rain.
- Houses in the warning area with high risk have been visited by LAPD officers who will issue specific evacuation orders.
How Angelenos Can Prepare:
- Angelenos should register for NotifyLA for alerts.
- The Los Angeles Department of Transportation will make any announcements involving significant road closures or transportation impacts on its website here, and @ladotofficial on X and Instagram.
How Angelenos Can Request Support:
- In the event of a life-threatening emergency, Angelenos should call 9-1-1.
- For impacts like roadway flooding, tree limbs blocking roads, or mudslides, Angelenos should request service through MyLA311 or by calling 3-1-1, which will operate overnight Wednesday and into the early morning hours on Thursday. Angelenos can also download the MyLA311 app.
- In the event of power outages or water main breaks, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers can call 1-800-DIAL-DWP or click here. If you see a downed wire, always assume it is live. Never approach or touch any wire that is down or dangling and immediately report it by calling 9-1-1.