Los Angeles County Storm: Evacuation Warnings and PCH Closures in Burn Scar Areas

Storm Impact on Los Angeles County

• 🌧️ A significant rainstorm is currently impacting Los Angeles County, leading to evacuation warnings in areas with wildfire burn scars.
• ⚠️ Residents in the Palisades, Sunset, and Hearst burn areas are under these warnings due to the threat of mudslides and debris flows.

Road Closures and Hazards

• 🚗 Over 3.5 miles of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) are closed from PCH to Grandview Drive due to the risk of debris flows.
• 🌊 Portions of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) are also closed due to hazardous conditions, including saturated hillsides and potential rock and mudslides.
• 🚧 Emergency crews are actively staging sandbags and barriers, and contractors are on standby to clear roads of any debris.

Storm Conditions and Forecast

• 💨 The storm is characterized by heavy rain falling sideways, strong winds, and already saturated hillsides from previous storms.
• 🚨 While not expected to be as strong as a previous Christmas storm, the current conditions still pose a possibility of landslides.
• 📢 Residents in evacuation zones are urged to pack essentials, stay alert, and be prepared to leave if conditions worsen.
• ⏳ Caltrans will reassess road conditions daily and reopen routes only when deemed safe.