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Systems mitigate risks
Risks not eliminated
Public Works: Prepared
Annual valve testing
Ongoing dam infrastructure improvement program
Public Works: Prepared
Clearing overgrown vegetation from soft bottom channels
Removing sediment from debris basins
Public Works: Prepared
Removing vegetation and debris from spreading grounds
Inspecting and repairing rubber dams and intake structures
Public Works: Prepared
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Cleaning out and removing debris from culverts and catch basins, inspecting storm drains
Inspecting and testing pump plants
Storm Operations-Monitor forecasts from National Weather Service prior to and during rainfall events-Collect Real-time rainfall, runoff, and water levels at dams-Check condition of pre-defined vulnerable locations
Capturing stormwater;Recharging groundwater
Integrated, multi-agency efforts:• Los Angeles County Public Works• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power• Water agencies, municipalities, partners
Storm Operations • Activate Department Operations
Center as necessary • Coordinate activities with County
Office of Emergency Management
Ready to respond
El Niño: Be prepared
• High probability of increased rainfall, but no guarantees• Awareness and assessment heightened during El Niño conditions• Be prepared – in advance of winter storms
Working together; protecting each other
What should you do?
Stay Alert – Anticipate potential hazards:• Stay out of flood channels and riverbeds• Stay away from steep slopes; could be saturated• When driving, be aware of water, mud and debris on
streets
Stay informed -- Monitor:• Local weather forecasts and advisories
Know your flood risk
Consider Flood Insurance optionsMost homeowners insurance policies do not cover the risk of flood
Is your property in a Special Flood Hazard Zone?Visit: dpw.lacounty.gov/wmd/floodzone
Visit: floodsmart.gov
Stay informedRoad closures:
dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures
Sandbags:dpwcare.org/sandbags
Beach closures:publichealth.lacounty.gov
Tree safety / Public Works Dispatch:1-800-675-HELP (4357)
Weather Conditions:wrh.noaa.gov/lox
Resources
On Twitter:
@CountyofLA
@LACoFDPIO
@LAPublicHealth
@dpwCARE
@LAPublicWorks
#LARainOn the phone:County Public Works Dispatch:1-800-675-Help (4357)
Thank you