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Sierra Madre officials warn of mudflow risk, announce evacuation orders for high‑risk areas
Summary
City officials warned residents that a strong storm and burn‑scar runoff could trigger mudflows. Officials said evacuation orders and warnings will be issued beginning March 12 and urged compliance, noting first responders will not enter active flows.
Sierra Madre City officials announced plans to issue evacuation orders and warnings for high‑risk neighborhoods ahead of a strong storm expected to begin March 12, warning that runoff from recent burn scars could trigger fast-moving mudflows and debris flows.
James Carlson, senior analyst with the City of Sierra Madre, said the storm outlook shows “a very strong storm … significant rainfall expected,” and that burned hillsides “remain extremely vulnerable,” producing “fast moving unfiltered runoff, which can lead to mudslides and debris flows.” Carlson said city and county flood engineers have modeled potential mudflow paths and identified high-risk areas.
The announcement came as Fire Chief Brent Bartlett warned that the city will issue evacuation orders and warnings for high‑risk areas and provided the schedule officials plan to use. Bartlett said the…
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