Significant rainfall over several hours is in the forecast for Southern California, leading some communities to issue evacuation orders and warnings due to the possibility of slides and flooding.
Fueled by an atmospheric river, the storm, which is slated to be the heaviest Sunday into Monday, has the potential to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain across the region, while the foothills and low-elevation mountains may face 6 to 12 inches.
Here's what to know about evacuations.
- Evacuation Order: There is an immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is closed to public access.
- Evacuation Warning: There is a potential threat to life and/or property. Anyone who needs additional time to evacuation and people with pets and livestock should leave now.
- Shelter In Place: Go or remains indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows, and be prepared to remain sheltered until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
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Los Angeles County
La Tuna Canyon Road: The area of La Tuna Canyon Road, north of Hollywood Burbank
Airport, with borders of Horse Haven Street to the north, Martindale Avenue to the east, Penrose Street to the south, Ledge Avenue to the west is under an evacuation order. Evacuation centers for people and household opened at Sunland Senior Citizen Center (8640 Fenwick St, Sunland) and Lake View Terrace Recreation Center (11075 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace). Large animals can be evacuated to Hansen Dam Horse Park (11127 Orcas Ave., Lake View Terrace) and the LA Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank).
U.S. & World
Burn Areas: Earlier evacuation orders were issued for the Owen Fire area, on Santa Maria Road from Topanga Canyon, and the Agua Fire area along Soledad Canyon Road east of Agua Dulce Canyon Road. Those orders are in effect through 6 p.m. Tuesday. Additionally, evacuation warnings have been issued for areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County near burn scars through 6 p.m. Tuesday, including the Juniper Hills and Valyermo areas from the Bobcat Fire, and the following areas of Lake Hughes and King Canyon from the Lake Fire
Duarte: The city of Duarte also used an evacuation warning for an area in the Fish Fire burn scar. That warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Tuesday for the area on Mel Canyon Road between Fish Canyon Road and Brookridge Road.
Sun Valley: The Los Angeles Fire Department announced an evacuation warning for residents of Sun Valley. From Sunday to Tuesday, those who live along Martindale to the east, Primrose to the south, Ledge to the west, Horse Haven to the north should prepare to evacuate. LAFD said the warning will likely be elevated to an order by Sunday morning. An evacuation center has been set up for animals at the Agoura Animal Care Center, which is located at 29525 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills.
For more information on evacuation orders and warnings in Los Angeles County, click here.
To help residents impacted by the warnings and orders, the following evacuation centers have been opened:
- Sunland Senior Citizen Center -- 8640 Fenwick St., Sunland, Calif. 91040
- Lake View Terrace Recreation Center -- 11075 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, Calif. 91342
Large animals can be taken to these locations:
- Hansen Dam Horse Park -- 11127 Orcas Ave., Lake View Terrace, Calif. 91342
- LA Equestrian Center -- 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank, Calif. 91506
Ventura County
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department issued evacuation orders, warnings and advisories. Evacuation orders were issued from Saturday at 5 p.m. until Sunday at 5 p.m. for:
- Matilija Canyon
- North Fork
- Camino Cielo (Unincorporated Ojai)
Evacuation warnings will be in effect from Saturday at 5 p.m. until Sunday at 5 p.m. for:
- The community of Foster Park / Camp Chaffee (Unincorporated Ojai)
- Creek Road / Old Creek Road (Unincorporated Ojai)
- Two homes on Grada Avenue / Two homes on Trueno Avenue (Unincorporated Camarillo)
An advisory was also issued to residents in the community of La Conchita due to the volume of rain expected to saturate hillsides above the area, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department said.
According to the department, the Ventura County Human Services Agency and American Red Cross will be opening an Emergency Evacuation Shelter in the Ventura College Gymnasium located at 4667 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003.
Anyone seeking temporary shelter were encouraged to visit that location for help.
“While Ventura County remains one of the Safest Counties in America, it is prone to hazardous conditions that often present during severe rainstorms. Residents are asked to stay vigilant to changing conditions and if asked to evacuate, follow the recommendations provided by public safety officials,” the department said.
Residents seeking more information on evacuations can visit VCEmergency.com.
Orange County
An evacuation warning was issued for residents along Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Trabuco Canyon. Those who live in those areas are encouraged to vacate their homes and get to a safer area due to the heavy rain.
People with disabilities or mobility challenges can call the Orange County Sheriff's Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000 to request help in their evacuation.
San Bernardino County
Residents in Yucaipa were given an evacuation warning along the El Dorado and Apple fire burn scars, the city's police department announced.
Santa Barbara County
Evacuation orders have been issued for the following locations in the coastline county:
- Every state campground, including Carpinteria, Refugio, Gaviota and El Capitan
- Properties in proximity to Sycamore Creek, from Stanwood Dr. down to parts of Ninos Dr., in the city of Santa Barbara
- Properties along waterways associated with the Cave, Thomas and Alisal burn areas.
