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Sierra Madre Police Department
Saturday January 25th, 2025 :: 09:04 p.m. PST

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LA County issues WARNING to Shelter in Place - Sheriff's Department alerting residents door-to-door.

Burn Area Residents Urged to

Prepare for Potential Mud and Debris Flows

SIERRA MADRE, CA (January 25, 2025) – With a forecast of up to 2.5 inches of rain for local foothills and mountains and a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms, Los Angeles County Public Works advises residents of recent burn areas to take extra precaution and prepare in advance of the incoming storm.

Small, isolated mud and debris flows are possible in burn areas. Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris, and some high-risk properties in recent burn areas may be advised to evacuate. LA County Public Works is collaborating across the region with multiple agencies to protect the public, property, and the environment from potential mud and debris flows.
Residents of the Eaton burn areas can prepare themselves, their families, and properties with the following tips:
  • Visit READY.LACounty.gov for valuable storm tips and resources, like free sandbag distribution locations and the Homeowners Guide for Flood, Debris and Erosion Control.
  • Stay tuned to local weather reports and alerts from the National Weather Service, and follow the instructions of law enforcement if told to evacuate.
  • Develop an emergency plan. 
  • Know your property’s risk factors. Clear drainage paths. Use sandbags to direct runoff and protect structures.
  • Keep trash cans and vehicles off the street to allow stormwater to travel freely. 
  • Burn area residents should remain indoors during the storm, if possible, and avoid contact with polluted stormwater runoff. 
LA County Public Works provides free engineering advice to property owners in areas at risk of mud and debris flows. Call 1-800-675-HELP (4357) to make an appointment.

See attached WARNING notice.
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ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES: 
LA County Recovers: recovery.lacounty.gov/resources/ 
                                                     

Instructions:

Shelter in place WARNING from Los Angeles County Public Works

Some Sierra Madre homes have been identified by the Los Angeles County Public Works as being in a debris and mud flow area due to anticipated rain fall. The City of Sierra Madre and Los Angeles Department of Public Works has placed, and will continue to place K-rails on streets to direct debris and mud flows into streets and away from homes. Please prepare to remain in place for 24-48 hours.
This is a WARNING only
Please monitor the national weather service and text messages detailing changes in weather and orders.

Thank you,
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Altadena Sheriff’s Station
818-248-3464 (Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station)

Address/Location
Sierra Madre Police Department
242 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-355-1414

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Severe Weather Warning

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