LA Emergency Operations Center Early Evening Storm Update
A worker drags caution tape to block off Pico Boulevard after a tree fell on Sunday, Aug. 20, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Chair of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Janice Hahn, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, and City and County leaders addressed Angelenos this afternoon to provide updates on Tropical Storm Hilary’s impacts to operations and services as well as addressed the City’s response to the recent earthquake. Leaders reiterated the importance of staying safe, staying home and staying informed during the extreme weather conditions. Watch this afternoon’s press conferencehere.
Schools
• LAUSD will be closed tomorrow for students. Visit lausd.org for more information.
• LAUSD personnel should await additional information from administrators.
• Click here for real-time information on L.A. charter school closures. When in doubt, call your school to confirm hours of operation. Infrastructure
• The City of Los Angeles is responding to reports of flooding, downed trees, and wires as well as other calls for service. Zero deaths have been reported in connection with the storm or earthquake thus far. At least 150 tree-related issues and eight mudflows have been reported.
• Following the 5.1 earthquake in Ventura County, the Los Angeles Fire Department activated its earthquake mode. All 106 neighborhood fire stations completed a strategic survey of their districts, examining all major areas of concern. No significant earthquake-related damage has been reported in the City of Los Angeles.
• As of 6:00 PM, approximately 7,900 LADWP customers have experienced power outages. Impacted customers can call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
Roads
• Road closures have been limited to the Sepulveda Basin in the San Fernando Valley and a section of Grande Vista between Washington and Emery southeast of Downtown L.A.
• 54 traffic collisions have been reported with no fatal or significant injuries.
• Street Sweeping enforcement will be relaxed through Monday.
• The Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center remains activated at Level 2 with all City departments coordinating resources in response to the storm.
Continued Precautions for Angelenos Significant rain and wind are expected to continue through the night and higher elevations will likely be most impacted. Angelenos are again encouraged to take the following actions to stay safe and informed into tomorrow: Stay Safe
• Call 911 if there is a life-threatening emergency.
• Avoid any unnecessary travel.
• Have emergency supplies on hand.
Report issues:
• Report any downed power wires by calling 911. Never touch a downed wire!
• Report storm impacts like roadway flooding, downed tree limbs, or mudslides through https://lacity.gov/myla311 by calling 311 or via the MyLA311 app.
• Report power outages and water main breaks to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers can call 1-800-DIAL-DWP. For power outages only, report online here.
Stay Informed:
• Sign up for NotifyLA to receive texts and updates about the storm.
• Visit L.A.’s Emergency Management Department website.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency yesterday ahead of the coming storm. A local emergency order is in effect in Los Angeles County and for the Southern California region.
