LOS ANGELES, CA – Officials in Los Angeles have issued evacuation warnings for areas recently burned by the Palisades Fire, citing concerns over potential landslides and debris flows as another round of heavy rain moves into the region.
The warnings, along with select evacuation orders, will be in effect from 7 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, through 2 p.m. on Friday, February 14. Authorities said the decision was made due to the heightened risk of mudslides in burn scars, where the loss of vegetation leaves hillsides particularly vulnerable to erosion during heavy rainfall.
Emergency alerts have been sent to residents in and around affected areas, warning of the potential dangers posed by the incoming storm. According to officials, the Palisades, Mandeville Canyon, and portions of Sunset and Hurst are under evacuation warnings. Some high-risk homes within the burn perimeter will receive direct notifications from the Los Angeles Police Department, which will issue evacuation orders on a case-by-case basis.
The city has also implemented road access restrictions for the Palisades area during the evacuation period. While residents will still be permitted entry, contractors with existing passes will not be allowed in, and no new contractor access passes will be issued on Thursday or Friday.
Authorities are urging residents to monitor weather updates and check their evacuation zones through the Genasys Protect website. The National Weather Service forecasts moderate rainfall from Wednesday through Friday, with the most significant storm activity expected on Thursday. Officials warn that heavy rain, potential flooding, debris flows, and strong wind gusts could pose hazards to homes and infrastructure in affected areas.
In preparation for the storm, the city has taken precautionary measures, including the placement of more than 7,500 feet of concrete barriers and the distribution of over 6,500 sandbags throughout the Palisades to help mitigate flood risks.
Officials are advising residents in vulnerable areas to be prepared for potential evacuations and to heed warnings issued by emergency services.
