Evacuation Warnings Issued In LA As 'Major Storm' Approaches

LOS ANGELES, CA — Angelenos who live in areas recently scarred by wildfires are being told to prepare to evacuate if a major storm expected to douse for Southern California this week causes major flash flooding, mudslides and more hazards, officials said.

Rain and winds gusting 40 to 55 mph are forecast to begin Monday night, with up to 1.5 inches possible throughout the city. The foothills and mountains could get up to 3.5 inches, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart.

Across recent burn scars, Stewart said there's a 10 to 20 percent chance of "significant" flash flooding and mudslides as four to six hours of rain "is likely."

"All residents who live in flood prone areas or near a recent burn scar are encouraged to take storm preparedness steps necessary to protect themselves from injury and their property from storm damage," Stewart said.

Beginning at 10 p.m. on Monday, evacuation warnings will take effect in areas impacted by the Palisades, Hurst and Sunset Fires, the LAFD announced on Monday afternoon.

"Impacts in the area could include power outages, debris flows, and flooding both in rapidly rising creeks and streams and in roads and freeways," Stewart warned.

The following zones are under the evacuation warning:

• Mandeville Canyon: LFD-1081, 1083, 1085, 1087, 1089, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1095, 1096, 1097, and 0891
• Hurst Fire: LFD 0001-B
• Sunset Fire: LFD-0835

See which areas are under an evacuation order or warning here.

The city said the Los Angeles Police Department will also go door-to-door to each high risk home with more information.

Fire officials said additional strike teams, search and rescue crews and more resources will prepared by 6 p.m. to respond during the storm.

"The city has bolstered the hillsides and vulnerable areas from potential debris flows in recent burn scar areas — these resources remain in place," Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement. "Today, we have strategically deployed resources for the Palisades and across the city, including strike teams, rescue teams and helicopters. Be cautious on the roads, pick up free sandbags if needed and sign up for emergency alerts at NotifyLA.org. To all Angelenos: stay safe, stay informed and follow official evacuation guidance."

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Residents are urged to check updates from the NWS.

To help Angelenos prepare for the storm, the city is offering free and ready-to-fill sandbags at all neighborhood fire stations with sand also available for free at some locations.

The LAFD offered the following safety guidance for storm preparedness:

• Sign up for emergency alerts via NotifyLA at emergency.lacity.gov.
• Install the free Red Cross Emergency App and/or FEMA App.
• Inspect and Restock Your emergency supply kit to include food, water, medication, flashlight, battery-powered radio, rain gear first aid and sanitation supplies.
• Review your family emergency plan, discussing what each person will do in the event of a flood, mudslide or serious storm damage. Be sure to plan for pets, older adults and those with special needs.
• Confirm all household members have details regarding the person who serves as your family's out-of-state emergency contact.

View more safety tips here.

The first substantial storm of the season is expected to douse the Southland on Monday and Tuesday, bringing showers, gusty winds and significantly cooler temperatures, weather officials said.

In Los Angeles County, the storm is forecast to bring between three-quarters of an inch to 1.5 inches of rain, along with a chance of thunderstorms, hail and even waterspouts or a weak tornado near the coast, according to the National Weather Service.

A flood watch has been issued from Monday through Tuesday evening for recent burn areas in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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