The Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center has been activated to a Level 2 since 8:00 AM on Sunday, Feb. 4 in preparation of the severe weather event currently impacting Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Emergency crews are responding to multiple reports of mud and debris flows, power outages, fallen trees, roadway flooding, and other obstructions in the roadway. Watch this morning's press conference here. Read the Mayor's remarks here.
“All through the night, firefighters, police officers, street repair crews, traffic engineers, parks and recreation staff and the entire city family have worked to address this storm,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “To help facilitate this response, this morning I have signed a declaration of a local emergency, which will help our response and ensure that the City has the required resources to respond to the storm now and through the recovery.”
In preparation for the storm, the LAFD added additional teams for swift water rescue, community emergency response, urban search and Rescue, hand crews, tractor Companies, helicopter pilots, command, and dispatch to assist the 1,000 firefighters already on duty. The LAFD will continue to maintain an augmented resource deployment until the storm passes.
Storm updates can be seen on the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) website and will be posted on @UnifiedLA social media channels. Angelenos can stay safe and informed by signing up to receive emergency alerts. Road closures can be seen here.
Local weather updates provided by the National Weather Service can be found here.
Here is the latest information regarding storm impacts and the city’s response:
Mud & Debris Flows:
City agencies are responding to numerous reports of mudslides and debris particularly along canyon roads north of Sunset Blvd and south of Mulholland Drive. Commuters are advised to avoid driving on canyon roads. StreetsLA has received reports of 127 mudslides as of 8:30 am this morning. The Department of Building & Safety has identified 27 buildings as requiring inspection due to mud and debris flows.
Evacuation orders:
An evacuation order is in effect for La Tuna Canyon Road, roughly within the area bounded by Horse Haven to the North, Martindale to the East, Penrose to the South and Ledge to the West. The area is subject to increased risk of significant flooding, mudslides, and sediment flow because of the burn scars left by the Land Fire that occurred in 2022.
Limited road closures are currently in effect in the evacuation area:
Eastbound soft closure (Resident ONLY Access) at La Tuna Canyon Rd & Sunland Blvd.
Eastbound hard closure (NO ACCESS) at La Tuna Canyon Rd & Ledge Ave.
Westbound soft closure (Resident ONLY Access) at La Tuna Canyon Rd & Honolulu Ave.
Westbound hard closure at La Tuna Canyon Rd & 210 fwy. (ONLY Freeway access allowed)
Emergency temporary shelters have been activated at the following locations to support evacuees seeking shelter:
Sunland Senior Citizen Center
8640 Fenwick St, Sunland, CA 91040
Lake View Terrace Recreation Center
11075 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
La Tuna Canyon Road is home to large animals also subject to evacuation. The Los Angeles Animal Services Department has identified shelters for large animals at the following locations:
Hansen Dam Horse Park
11127 Orcas Ave. Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
LA Equestrian Center
480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
On Saturday, the Emergency Management Department issued a wireless emergency alert targeting those in the affected area in anticipation of the evacuation, directing them to LAFD.org/news for the latest updates on the evacuation. The Emergency Management Department made phone calls to phone numbers in the evacuation area. As of this afternoon, LAPD officers with Operation Valley Bureau visited 50 locations in person to notify residents of the order to evacuate.
Power Outages:
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has reported that approximately 22,000 customers have had their power restored, which is 75% of the 7236 customers who were experiencing power outages as of 10 AM. Since the start of the storm, Storms also increase the likelihood of downed or damaged wires. Never approach or touch any wire that is down or dangling and immediately report it by calling 9-1-1
Mud & Debris Flow
StreetsLA has received reports of 127 mudslides as of 8:30 am this morning.
Public Works Storm Response:
Since yesterday, bureaus with the Department of Public Works have reported the following operations and calls for service as of 8:30 am.
121 fallen trees and branches
74 reports of potholes
106 catch basins cleared
Winter Shelter Operations:
The City and LAHSA has activated four standup shelters at our Recreation and Parks facilities, offering an additional 291 beds for our unhoused neighbors. We urge Angelenos to call 2-1-1 or LAHSA’s Winter Shelter Line at 1-800-548-6047, walk up to any of our Recreation and Parks sites, or connect with an outreach worker if they are seeking shelter.
Lincoln Heights Senior Citizen Center - 2323 Workman St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Mid Valley Senior Citizen Center - 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
South LA Sports Activity Center - 7020 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90003
Oakwood Recreation Center - 767 California Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Traffic Impacts & Road Closures:
Since 10 am on Sunday, LAPD has reported 165 total traffic calls with 66 requiring medical response. Zero traffic fatalities have been reported.
Sepulveda Basin road closures due to flooding
Burbank Blvd is closed between the 405 Fwy and Balboa Blvd
Woodley Ave is closed between Burbank and Victory.
La Tuna Canyon evacuation area road closures:
Eastbound soft closure (Resident ONLY Access) at La Tuna Canyon Rd & Sunland Blvd.
Eastbound hard closure (NO ACCESS) at La Tuna Canyon Rd & Ledge Ave.
Westbound soft closure (Resident ONLY Access) at La Tuna Canyon Rd & Honolulu Ave.
Westbound hard closure at La Tuna Canyon Rd & 210 fwy. (ONLY Freeway access allowed)
Additional closures due to flooding:
I-5 Fwy to 110 South Interchange is closed
Sunset Blvd – Chautauqua to Will Rogers
Camino de la Cumbre – between Glorietta
School impacts:
LAUSD schools are open today. Vinedale Preparatory Academy in the La Tuna Canyon Evacuation Zone will have classes relocated to Glenwood Elementary.