Amid Atmospheric River, LAPD Going House-To-House In Recent Burn Areas Issuing “Address Specific” Evacuation Orders
deadline.comWith an atmospheric river funneling a series of late-winter storms that are expected to bring heavy rainfall to Los Angeles, local officials were issuing evacuation warnings and “address specific” evacuation orders in places vulnerable to mudslides, including recent burn areas, the Los Angeles FireDepartment announced Tuesday.
Los Angeles County faces substantial rain for the next two days — nearly an inch per hour during the storm’s peak — with the possibility of lingering showers on Friday.
Houses in the warning area with high risk are being visited by the Los Angeles Police Department on Tuesday to receive specific evacuation orders.
If residents are not home, the department is leaving a flyer with relevant information. The evacuation orders will be in effect from 7 a.m.
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