Altadena Businesses Hit by Storm Damage After Eaton Fire Recovery

Storm Impacts on Altadena Businesses

• 🌧️ Heavy rains from a holiday storm system have caused flooding and mudslides in Altadena, impacting businesses already recovering from the Eaton Fire.
• ⚠️ Officials warn that even after the rain stops, there's a potential for landslides and sinkholes due to the saturated soil.
• 🚒 The city of Pasadena is monitoring the foothills, especially the burn scar areas, for potential mud and rock slides.

Business Damage from Flooding

• 🏢 A strip mall in Altadena, which had recently reopened, suffered significant damage from heavy rain pouring through the roof.
• 🛍️ Multiple businesses within the mall, including a restaurant and a boutique, experienced water damage.
• 🔊 The boutique owner described the sound of the rain inside the store as being as loud as being outside.

Ongoing Risks and Recovery

• 🌱 The dry soil in the foothills, especially in areas with little vegetation from the fires, can easily become loose, leading to mud and debris flows.
• ⏳ It takes several days for the foothills to dry out, meaning the risk of further slides remains even with sunny weather.
• 💡 Despite the recent storm, the community faces ongoing risks, and businesses are dealing with the setback of new damage after months of closure.