By: Greig Smith
www.CD12.org
POTENTIAL FLOOD & MUDSLIDE WARNING
Heavy rains have been forecast for the Los Angeles area starting tonight and lasting through Thanksgiving weekend, bringing the possibility of flooding and mudslides in the areas that recently experienced wildfires.
Winter rains could cause floods, landslides, mudslides and erosion in neighborhoods where the fires have burned away vegetation that normally holds runoff water and stabilizes hillsides.
We have deployed sand and bags today to critical locations so that City crews can place sandbags where needed to address flooding as quickly as possible.
We have also placed sand and bags at many locations where residents can get their own sandbags for free if they wish to use sandbags around their driveways, and yards and in front of doorways to further protect their own homes from water.
All Fire Stations in the City of Los Angeles also have burlap bags and several have sand, that residents can pick up for free, and the firefighters can offer advice on how to properly use them
The Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Street Services have provided extra K-railing to be strategically placed to divert mudslides and protect homes
The City has emergency crews on watch to respond quickly if flooding or mudslides become a problem.
We have sent notifications to relevant general mangers of City Departments to be on alert during the approaching storm and be ready to take action if needed.
For ongoing flood and emergency updates visit LA Fire Department website http://LAFD.org.
SAND & BAGS AVAILABLE FOR FREE
Burlap bags used to make sandbags are available at all Fire Stations. The LAFD website has information on where to find all locations where free sand is available, as well as instructions on properly using sandbags at
http://lafd.blogspot.com/2008/11/lafd-provides-sandbags-for-homeowners.html.
SAND IS AVAILABLE AT THESE FIRE STATIONS
Fire Station 18
12050 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills
Fire Station 28
11641 Corbin Ave., Porter Ranch
Fire Station 87
10124 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills
Fire Station 96
21800 Marilla St., (1 block south of Lassen, 1 block east of Topanga Cyn.) Chatsworth
SAND IS AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS
Knollwood Country Club Parking Lot
12040 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills
The bridge at O’Melveny Park
17300 Sesnon Blvd., Granada Hills
Brown’s Canyon
At De Soto Ave. and the 118 Freeway, Granada Hills
