DISTRICT 4 Newsletters

Rains expected this weekend 

Dear friend,

This weekend Los Angeles is expected to get some long awaited rain, forecast Saturday through Monday. 

While the rains are welcome in the face of ongoing fire risk, I know that our hillside communities here in CD4 and throughout the city are especially vulnerable to the impacts of rainstorms, and even more so in the wake of the devastating fires. 

In advance of the anticipated rainfall, Mayor Bass issued an Emergency Executive Order to shore up burn areas and to mitigate the health and environmental impacts of fire-related hazardous pollutants on the stormwater system. The emergency executive order directed City Public Works crews to clear and remove vegetation, shore up hillsides, reinforce roads and clear debris from neighborhoods and burn areas ahead of the rainy weather – including in CD4 where our office elevated areas of concern. 

Crews working along Laurel Canyon Blvd

City departments are also on high alert and repair crews are standing by, ready to respond if damage is done to roads and power lines. 

To help City of Los Angeles residents prepare for rainstorm needs, the Los Angeles Fire Department is also providing free ready-to-fill sandbags at designated neighborhood fire stations. In CD4, residents will be able to pick up sandbags at the following locations:

  • Fire Station 88 – 5101 North Sepulveda Blvd
  • Fire Station 97 – 8021 Mulholland Drive

For the full list of fire stations offering sandbags, click here. Please contact the station ahead of time to ensure they are still in stock. 

I want to remind you of a few ways you can stay safe and informed:

  • Follow the latest updates from the National Weather Service
  • Sign up for alerts on NotifyLA.org
  • Stay up to date with notifications from the Department of Transportation on Twitter @LADOTofficial and we’ll also keep you posted on @cd4losangeles. 
  • Report power outages or receive status updates on your outage by calling the LADWP emergency line at (800) 342-5397.

Please remember, if you spot a dangerous storm impact such as intense flooding, debris flow, or downed power lines, call or text 911 to report an emergency. 

To request any non-emergency City services and to report any storm related damage, including blocked storm water drains, please call 311. You can also download the myLA311 app to easily create a service ticket from your phone. 

A reminder that updated information about evacuations, closures, power outages, safety tips, FEMA assistance, emergency loans, insurance, and available resources are available on our website HERE and are updated regularly. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our office for additional assistance at contactcd4@lacity.org, or by calling us at 213-473-7004.

Stay Safe,