Significant storm coming. Take steps to be prepared.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a second and likely much stronger storm approaching Southern California this weekend, which will continue into next week. The strongest impacts are expected Sunday evening, February 4, through Monday evening, February 5. The upcoming storm is anticipated to be significantly stronger and longer in duration than Thursday’s storm, with flash flooding and 3-6 inches of rain expected.

Coastal areas in Rancho Palos Verdes and the Landslide Complex may be vulnerable to flooding and potential debris flows in the upcoming storm. No warnings or orders have been issued to shelter-in-place or evacuate at this time. Be prepared, should the situation change.

When preparing for the storm, take the following actions:

Have an emergency plan for your family, friends and neighborhood so that you can stay safe and connected during an emergency. This includes making a list of emergency contacts, identifying meeting points if you are separated, and having two ways to get in and out of your home and neighborhood.
Gather emergency supplies that will allow you to either shelter in place during the storm, including food, water, radios, medication, and pet supplies, or create a go bag if you need to evacuate. Think of the FIVE Ps:

People
Pets
Pills (medications)
Photos (including photo documentation of your home for insurance purposes)
Papers (documents such as utility bills, birth certificates, etc)

For a comprehensive list, please visit rpvca.gov/storm.

Prepare for power outages with batteries, flashlights, backup cell phone chargers, and charging cables. Check outage status at sce.com/outage.
Sign up to receive text, email, and phone call emergency alerts for your home, work, and school at www.alertsouthbay.com or by texting “alertsb” to 888-777. Important alerts and evacuations, road closures and other hazards will be communicated through the City’s Alert SouthBay emergency alerting system.

For info and updates, go to: rpvca.gov/storm