Chance of Rain and Thunderstorms Forecasted for L.A. Region Through Friday; Flood Watch Issued for Pacific Palisades

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LOS ANGELES - The National Weather Service has forecasted a chance for showers and thunderstorms through Friday, September 19, across the L.A. region. Today, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch impacting Pacific Palisades that will go into effect beginning at 5:00 AM Thursday, September 18, through 2:00 AM Friday, September 19, with peak rainfall anticipated Thursday afternoon.

The Mayor's Office of Public Safety continues to coordinate with the Emergency Management Department, LAFD, LAPD, Recreation and Parks, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and other City Departments to ensure all are ready to respond as needed to keep Angelenos safe.

Following the devastating Palisades Fire, Mayor Bass issued an Emergency Executive Orderwhich marshaled City Public Works crews to clear and remove vegetation, shore up hillsides, reinforce roads and clear debris from neighborhoods and burn areas. Much of the mitigation measures remain in place throughout the Palisades, including 13,000 feet of K-rail.

Resources for Angelenos:

• Free, ready-to-fill sandbags are available year-round at all LAFD Fire Stations, which can be found on this interactive map. Additionally, residents can pick up sand at Fire Stations, including 19, 23, 69, and 71 if needed.
• In the event of a power outage:
  • Report power outages at https://www.ladwp.com/outagesor by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
  • LADWP customers can sign up to receive outage alerts via text or email at https://www.ladwp.com/outagealert.
  • LADWP also shares updates on outage restoration progress to affected communities via NextDoor.com.
  • To find out more about LADWP's rebates and programs, click here.
• LAHSA has begun conducting outreach to inform Angelenos of the inclement weather and provide them with safety information and supplies, especially those near waterways and areas prone to flooding.

City Departments are actively responding to this weather event:

• The Los Angeles Fire Departmentis actively monitoring the weather and is ready to respond to any emergency that may occur, including any risk of wildfires sparked by lightning. Additionally, the Department will be staffing two swift-water rescue teams, one helicopter with crew, and two heavy equipment operators in case of an emergency.
• The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)is ready to respond to any potential power outages in Los Angeles and will work around the clock to meet customer demand. Also, Angelenos are reminded to STAY AWAY from any downed wires and any areas with standing water. Always assume downed lines are live and dangerous.
• More than 13,000 feet of K-rail remain in place across the Palisades from wet weather earlier this year, as well as catch basin sandbags and filters. Street Services crews are on standby and ready to remove fallen trees in the public right of way.
• L.A. Sanitationcrews regularly clean and monitor the 18 debris basins in the Palisades area to ensure the capture of mudflow and burn debris from the burn scar areas, as well as to allow storm water to flow unobstructed into the storm drain system.
• Given the potential for rain through the end of the week, the Bureau of Engineering will monitor known landslide-risk areas and check slopes in the area that could impact roadway access.
• All of Los Angeles World Airports' on-call personnel are available to respond in case of operational impacts. Passengers are encouraged to confirm their flight's status before they depart for LAX and to allow for enough time to travel to and from LAX.
• Los Angeles Public Librarybranches will operate under normal hours. Angelenos can visit lapl.org/branchesfor updated hours.
• L.A. Recreation and Parksindoor recreation programs, senior centers, and pools will operate under normal hours. Angelenos can visit laparks.orgfor hours of operation.