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Area Residents Urged to Prepare for Storms
Arcadia Weekly Dec 21, 2010
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PASADENA RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PREPARE FOR NEXT STORM
The latest from the weather desk:
This Afternoon: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. High near 58. South wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
With more rain expected rain through the middle of the week and more storms on the horizon after Christmas, Pasadena residents in hillside areas are encouraged to begin preparations for potential mudslides before the showers begin again.
Sand and sandbags are available for Pasadena residents at two locations: Fire Station #37, 3430 E. Foothill Blvd., and Fire Station # 38, 1150 Linda Vista Ave.
Here are some preparation tips from the Pasadena Fire Department:
” More than 100 Californians have been killed by debris flows over the past 25 years. Do not sleep in lower-floor bedrooms on the sides of homes that face potentially hazardous hillsides.
” Before and during rains, inspect hillsides near your home for symptoms of downslope movements, including increased muddiness, a sudden increase in water runoff, tilting trees, and the appearance of holes, bare spots and bulges.
” Listen for unusual rumbling sounds or noises that may indicate shifting bedrock or breaking vegetation or structures.
” Clear debris and overgrowth from drainage channels and rain gutters.
” Keep adequate fuel in your car; power outages might shut down gas pumps.
” Don’t use any food, even canned, that has come in contact with rainwater.
” Stay away from storm drain channels and other bodies of water.
” Keep your disaster kit updated with a flashlight, extra batteries, portable battery-operated radio, first aid kit and manual, emergency food and water for your family and pets, non-electric can opener, essential medications, sturdy shoes, and comfort items for children.
” Keep adequate fuel in your car; power outages might shut down gas pumps.
” Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/disaster for more emergency preparation information.
” Allow extra time and caution for travel on wet roads.
” For the latest weather updates, visit http://bit.ly/8c8eFP, or watch or listen to Los Angeles-area television and radio news.
The Pasadena Fire Department, Public Works Department, Police Department, and Pasadena Water and Power are standing by with personnel and equipment to respond to any flooding or mudslides that may occur in Pasadena.
Residents who have non-emergency issues related to the storm may call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241; or, during regular business hours, the Pasadena Fire Department at (626) 744-4675. In case of emergency call 9-1-1.
Sierra Madre Police asking Residents to Remove Cars off Street in Upper and lower Canyons
Residents in the Upper and Lower Canyons are being asked to get their cars of off the street in preparation of heavy rains and possible voluntary evacuations. Go to the city of Sierra Madre’s website for more details. The main reason is to allow emergency vehicles access in the event of mudslides
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