Systems mitigate risks Risks not eliminated Public Works: Prepared Annual valve testing Ongoing...

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