Southern California Residents Prepare for Third Storm in a Week

Incoming Storm and Preparations

• 🌧️ Residents in Southern California are preparing for the third storm to hit the region in just one week.
• ⚠️ Light showers are already falling in areas like Burbank, with heavy traffic reported during the evening commute.

Hardware Store Rush

• 🛒 Customers at hardware stores are stocking up on supplies like plastic sheeting and tarps to protect their property.
• 🛠️ Individuals in construction are concerned about how the rain will affect their concrete work and other projects.
• 🏠 Some residents have taken preventative measures days in advance, such as clearing roof drains and securing potential problem areas.

Sandbags for Flood Prevention

• ⛰️ In Altadena, residents are bracing for more wet weather, particularly in burn scar areas, and are collecting free sandbags provided by the county.
• 💧 The high amount of rain in November is considered uncommon, making sandbags a crucial tool for flood mitigation.
• 📍 Information on sandbag locations in Altadena and Malibu can be found on the LA County Public Works website.

Ground Saturation Concerns

• 🌊 While major issues were avoided in previous storms, the ground is saturated, raising concerns about the impact of additional rainfall.
• 🚗 Residents are advised to stay off the roads if possible due to widespread traffic incidents across LA County.