Evacuation Warnings, Orders Issued Due to ‘High Mudslide and Debris Flow Risk’

By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief

Evacuation orders for specific addresses and warnings for several areas were announced on Wednesday afternoon, February 12, due to “high mudslide and debris flow risk,” according to an alert from Los Angeles Fire Department.

“Evacuation orders for specific addresses and evacuation warnings for several areas will be in effect from 7 a.m. Thursday, February 13, to 2 p.m. Friday, February 14, due to high mudslide and debris flow risk,” the alert read. “These areas are recently burned and especially susceptible to heavy rain.”

In the Palisades fire area, warnings included near Getty Villa, the Highlands near the burned areas, Bienveneda Avenue near Temescal Canyon Park, Reseda Boulevard area/Marinette Road near Will Rogers State Historic Park and Mandeville Canyon above Tanners Road.

Houses in the warning area with the highest risk will be visited by Los Angeles Police Department to issue specific evacuation orders.

“The National Weather Service has issued a high-risk alert for significant road flooding and burn scar debris flows in areas recently affected by fires,” read a statement from LA County Recovers. “During storms, there is increased potential for flash floods, falling rocks and mud and debris flows. Everyone should be aware of the weather forecasts and associated impacts where they live, work, and play and take steps to be prepared and stay safe.”

Evacuation orders remain in place in some parts of Pacific Palisades following the fire, but are open to residents and contractors/assessors with access passes.

“Please follow all instructions if you are contacted by law enforcement or receive an evacuation order flyer on your door,” LA County Recovers wrote.