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Burbank Police Department, California
Monday January 8th, 2018 :: 09:49 a.m. PST

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WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rainfall expected, posing threat to La Tuna & Hillside Burn Areas

Heavy rainfall is predicted in Burbank over the next 24-48 hours, which can produce significant mud and debris flows in the La Tuna Fire burn areas.

The City has proclaimed that a local emergency now exists in the hillside areas affected by the La Tuna fire in the City of Burbank. As such, please note the following:

• Country Club Drive shall be posted as temporary “No Parking.”

• Trails in the affected fire-areas will be closed and will remain closed until such time that Parks & Recreation have assessed the condition of trails following the storm.

• Use extreme caution around debris flows as well as fast moving water. Crossing in a car can also be extremely dangerous, please look for alternate routes.

• For residents that live near the burn areas, please visit ReadyBurbank.org/latuna for information on how to prepare for, or mitigate storm impacts.

• Sign up for Ready Burbank alerts that can be emailed and/or texted to your phone, visit: ReadyBurbank.org

• LA County Public Works crews will be on standby to help with mitigation. Additionally updates will be posted on the City’s social media pages as they occur.

In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

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Instructions:

Monitor hillside areas and areas surrounding hillside properties and follow orders of local authorities. Register at readyburbank.org for up-to-the minute instructions and alerts.

Address/Location
Burbank Police Department, California
200 North Third Street
Burbank, CA 91502

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-238-3000

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Unknown - Urgency not known
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Severe Weather Watch

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