Full Notification

LOS ANGELES (Sat., Mar. 1, 2014 – 1130 a.m. PST) – The Los Angeles County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) was activated at 6:00 a.m. PST in response to a strong winter storm moving through Los Angeles County.  The storm system is impacting Los Angeles County cities and unincorporated area communities.  The storm system is forecast to bring heavy rain, snow in the high elevations, isolated thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the area.  The CEOC is activated in support of the cities of Glendora, Azusa, Monrovia, and Los Angeles activations of their Emergency Operations Centers due to storm related issues. 

The low pressure system will continue to move through Southern California for the next 24 hours bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms. The Coastal areas can expect 1” to 2” of rain with 2” to 6” expected in the Mountain areas.

Residents, business owners, and persons with access or functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding resources that are available to those affected by the floods, debris, and mudflow. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24-hours a day and 7-days a week. 211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org. To register for the Specific Needs Awareness Planning program please go to https://snap.lacounty.gov. For additional disaster/emergency preparedness information, please access http://lacoa.org and/or http://espfocus.org.

EVACUATIONS

Areas of Glendora, Monrovia, and Azusa remain under mandatory evacuation at this time.

During an evacuation all residents are advised to gather important documents, pets, and medicines and evacuate all members in their household.

ANIMAL SHELTERING

Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) has placed a mobile animal shelter at Crowther Community Center at 241 W. Dawson Ave Glendora.  The trailer has the capacity to house 30-40 domestic animals.  

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/acc/programs/disaster/

ROAD CLOSURES

For up-to-date Los Angeles County road closures please access http://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/

(Source: DPW Website http://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/):

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Sergeant S. Morsi

Temple Sheriff's Station

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John L. Scott, Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department