Crescenta Valley Community Association

From the Crescenta Valley Weekly

Residents being prepared for possible evacuation

By Mary O'KEEFE
Homes in La Crescenta and La Canada that have been previously identified
at risk by L.A. County Public Works are being contacted by sheriff's
deputies to prepare for possible evacuation if rains increase.
Sheriffs are knocking on doors to notify residents of the increased concern.
For those living west of Pennsylvania in the Glendale portion of the
foothills, an increase in police, fire and public works presence is
expected throughout the night as they monitor the hillsides.

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Latest Mudflow Alert from LA County

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Water Resources Division
Facilities Section
2009- 2010 STORM SEASON
Date : 10/13/09 Prepared by: HR
Time: 1720 Hr Recommended by: MM
Approved by: PW
DEBRIS AND MUDFLOW POTENTIAL FORECAST:
Duration: 1700 Hour on 10/13/09 thru 1700 Hour on 10/14/09
Reference: National Weather Service (NWS) 4:00 PM OCT 13, 2009

La Canada, La Crescenta, Glendale
Tujunga, Acton Areas PHASE 1 SEE NOTE 15

NOTES:
Anticipate 1.5 inch of rainfall during the next 24-hour period per NWS forecast at Moorpark College.
Anticipate 1.5 inch of rainfall during the next 24-hour period per NWS forecast at Big Dalton Dam.
Anticipate 1.5 inch of rainfall during the next 24-hour period per NWS forecast at Pacoima Dam.
Anticipate 1.4 inch of rainfall during the next 24-hour period per NWS forecast at Saugus.
Anticipate 1.4 inch of rainfall during the next 24-hour period per NWS forecast at Big Rock Mesa in Malibu.
Anticipate 0.6 inch of rainfall during the next 24-hour period per NWS forecast at Avalon.

15. Potential mudflow/flooding on streets below the burned hillsides in La Canada, La Crescenta, Glendale,
Tujunga, Sunland, & Acton/Soledad Canyon.

GENERAL NOTES
The debris and mudflow potential forecast is based upon a review of watershed conditions and
weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other weather predicting sources. It
represents conditions within the watershed that could lead to debris and mudflow events.
Debris and mudflows are highly unpredictable events. The following description is to assist
storm response Divisions and emergency response agencies to plan accordingly:

Phase 1 Small isolated debris and mudflows possible at specific locations. Streets
may be flooded or blocked by debris. Reports of debris on private
property may be received. Few, if any, structures may be endangered.

Phase 2 Moderate debris and mudflows possible at more widespread locations.
Some streets may be completely blocked by debris. Depending on
location and terrain, some structures may be endangered by debris and
mudflows.

Phase 3 The potential exists for significant debris and mudflows to be
widespread over specific areas. Streets may be blocked and considered
unsafe for travel. Many structures could be endangered by debris and
mudflows. Extreme caution should be exercised below uncontrolled
canyons due to sudden debris and mudflows.

For questions or further information, contact (626) 458-6164,
Monday through Thursday, 6:30 A.M. to 5:15 P.M. After hours telephone (800) 675-HELP. 

Sign Up for Alerts

You can get alerts from Los Angeles County by signing up your cell phones and email addresses at Alert LA County.

Information is also available by signing up with the Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council.

The Crescenta Valley Town Council will also be posting updates on their web site.

Also check out the Crescenta Valley Weekly web site.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Crescenta Valley Community Association's blog. We hope this blog will be a source of information in the coming months, particularly during any potential mud and debris flows. As we all know, reliable local information was nearly non-existent during the recent fire. We hope to help fill that gap. 

This blog will be open for anyone to contribute information or to ask questions. If your neighborhood gets evacuated, has mud or water impacting the residents, etc., please post here and let everyone know what's happening.