Los Angeles is preparing for an anticipated rainfall that could provide some relief from ongoing fire battles but simultaneously heightens the risks of flash floods and mudslides. Mayor Karen Bass has issued emergency measures, including road reinforcement and debris clearing in vulnerable areas to minimize damage. With reports indicating low risk, officials are nonetheless urging residents, particularly those in fire-affected neighborhoods, to exercise caution and monitor burn maps. Community resources, like free sandbags, are made available to bolster safety efforts against potential flooding disasters.
Mudslides, also known as debris flows, can occur when burned and dry soil becomes compacted like concrete. Water then funnels down slopes that have lost vegetation that would normally slow or absorb it.
At a news conference this week, Mark Pestrella, the public works director for Los Angeles County, said that people living on or near scorched hillsides should be cautious, especially if their homes had not been inspected after the fires.
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