The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Green Flag Alert for mudslides and debris flows in the hillside communities. The National Weather Service has forecasted an 90%chance of rain for this morning (Monday, April 05, 2010).
A Green Flag Alert is issued when there is an 80% chance or more of precipitation. Affected residents should get ready for potential evacuation and keep close watch on weather forecasts.
For more information about mudslide and debris flow preparations, please visit www.cityofsierramadre.com and click “Emergency Preparedness Links” and “Ready for 7” on the home page. Updates will also be issued on the City’s Emergency Blog.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
No Flag Alerts for Sierra Madre
The City of Sierra Madre would like to inform residents that the City has rescinded all Flag Alerts at this time. The County has issued a “no phase” forecast.
Parking restrictions have been lifted for all areas of the Upper and Lower Canyons.
For additional information and updates:
PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
Parking restrictions have been lifted for all areas of the Upper and Lower Canyons.
For additional information and updates:
PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Sierra Madre Issues Yellow Flag Alert
The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Yellow Flag Alert effective immediately. The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has now issued a Phase 1 Mudflow Forecast.
A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations.
Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris. Woodland Drive, Skyland Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage and cleanup efforts.
Parking restrictions are in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.
The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Sturtevant Dr., Elm Ave., and Holly Trail.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to be "set" to leave at a moment’s notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate. For additional information and updates:
PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations.
Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris. Woodland Drive, Skyland Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage and cleanup efforts.
Parking restrictions are in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.
The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Sturtevant Dr., Elm Ave., and Holly Trail.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to be "set" to leave at a moment’s notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate. For additional information and updates:
PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
Sierra Madre Issues Green Flag Alert
The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Green Flag Alert for mudslides and debris flows in the hillside communities. City officials are closely watching local rain forecasts, monitoring information from the County and will continue throughout the weekend. The National Weather Service has forecasted an 80% chance of rain for Friday evening (2/26/2010), and 100% of rain for Saturday (2/27/2010).
A Green Flag Alert is issued when there is an 80% chance or more of precipitation. Affected residents should get ready for potential evacuation and keep close watch on weather forecasts.
For more information about mudslide and debris flow preparations, please visit www.cityofsierramadre.com and click “Emergency Preparedness Links” and “Ready for 7” on the home page. Updates will also be issued on SMTV3 (Time Warner-channel 3) and the City’s Emergency Blog
A Green Flag Alert is issued when there is an 80% chance or more of precipitation. Affected residents should get ready for potential evacuation and keep close watch on weather forecasts.
For more information about mudslide and debris flow preparations, please visit www.cityofsierramadre.com and click “Emergency Preparedness Links” and “Ready for 7” on the home page. Updates will also be issued on SMTV3 (Time Warner-channel 3) and the City’s Emergency Blog
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sierra Madre Issues Yellow Flag Alert
The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Yellow Flag Alert effective immediately. The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has now issued a Phase 1 Mudflow Forecast.
A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations.
Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris. Woodland Drive, Skyland Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage and cleanup efforts.
Parking restrictions are in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.
The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Sturtevant Dr., Elm Ave., and Holly Trail.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to be "set" to leave at a moment’s notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate. For additional information and updates:
PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations.
Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris. Woodland Drive, Skyland Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage and cleanup efforts.
Parking restrictions are in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.
The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Sturtevant Dr., Elm Ave., and Holly Trail.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to be "set" to leave at a moment’s notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate. For additional information and updates:
PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
Sierra Madre Issues Green Flag Alert
The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Green Flag Alert for mudslides and debris flows in the hillside communities. City officials are closely watching local rain forecasts.
The National Weather Service has posted a 90% chance of rain for late Friday (2/19/2010).
A Green Flag Alert is issued when there is an 80% chance or more of precipitation. Affected residents should get ready for potential evacuation and keep close watch on weather forecasts.
For more information about mudslide and debris flow preparations, please visit www.cityofsierramadre.com and click “Emergency Preparedness Links” and “Ready for 7” on the home page.
Updates will also be issued on SMTV3 (Time Warner-channel 3) and the City’s Emergency Blog (http://sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/).
The National Weather Service has posted a 90% chance of rain for late Friday (2/19/2010).
A Green Flag Alert is issued when there is an 80% chance or more of precipitation. Affected residents should get ready for potential evacuation and keep close watch on weather forecasts.
For more information about mudslide and debris flow preparations, please visit www.cityofsierramadre.com and click “Emergency Preparedness Links” and “Ready for 7” on the home page.
Updates will also be issued on SMTV3 (Time Warner-channel 3) and the City’s Emergency Blog (http://sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Sierra Madre - No Flag Alert
The City of Sierra Madre would like to inform residents that there is no flag alert in effect at this time. The County has issued a “no phase” forecast early this morning and the National Weather Service is forecasting a 20% chance of showers for today.
The City would like to thank the residents for their patience and continued diligence over the recent storm events. We would also like to thank the gracious volunteers that assisted with communications and sandbagging assistance to residents that were in need.
If anyone would like to join the list of the Volunteer Sandbag Corps and lend assistance to your neighbors in need for future storm preparations, please contact the Sierra Madre Public Works Department at 355-7135 extension 803.
For additional information and updates:PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
The City would like to thank the residents for their patience and continued diligence over the recent storm events. We would also like to thank the gracious volunteers that assisted with communications and sandbagging assistance to residents that were in need.
If anyone would like to join the list of the Volunteer Sandbag Corps and lend assistance to your neighbors in need for future storm preparations, please contact the Sierra Madre Public Works Department at 355-7135 extension 803.
For additional information and updates:PHONE: 626-355-7135 (choose option 8 for storm updates)
City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/)
SMTV3, (channel 3 on Time Warner Cable)
Sierra Madre Emergency Blog (http://www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com/.)
Email Alerts “eBlasts” - To register for email alerts please visit http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/, click on AccessSierraMadre, and then click CommunicationLink to register your email address.
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