SierraMudre.Info - News and info re: Sierra Madre mud and debris flow

SierraMudre.Info - Your Source for Info About Sierra Madre Mud & Debris Flow - a division of SierraMadreNews.Net

National Weather Service Forecast for Sierra Madre

This website will be regularly updated with new resources as we become aware of them. During an incident, we intend to update this site regularly, as well, and I'll do my best to let you know if for some reason I'm not around to update it. Read the fine print.

Resources and Preparation Information, History

Green Flag Alert subject to change without warning

Recent City and County Alerts at a Glance - Click on link or scroll further down the page for details

4/6/09 - City Upgrades to Green Flag Alert

My Observations

How It All Started

City Stuff

Online Resources

SM Mud/Debris Flow Incidents

Santa Anita Fire - 4/26/08

Less than 3% of the predicted ten year storm mud-flow is expected to come from the One Carter property, some of which was denuded by fire, and some by the developer. So the development at One Carter was also a (minor) contributing factor to the potential mud and debris flow problems the City is facing.

Public Works Dept. PowerPoint Presentation of City Preparations updated 11/6/08

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Ready for Seven Flyer

Ready, Set, Go - Flag System

Map of Potential Mudflow Area, Phase I - Definition of Phase I

Map of Potential Mudflow Area, Phase II - Definition of Phase II

Map of Potential Mudflow Area, Phase III - Definition of Phase III

Evacuation Area 1 - Santa Anita west to Camillo, evacuate to SM School Upper Campus

Evacuation Area 2 - Lower Canyon, evacuate to SM School Upper Campus

Evacuation Area 3 - Upper Canyon, evacuate to SM School Lower Campus

Evacuation Area 4 - Mountain Trail west to Auburn, evacuate to SM School Lower Campus

Phase I = Small isolated debris and mudflows possible at specific locations. Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris. Reports of debris on private property may be received. Few, if any, structures may be endangered.

Phase II = Moderate debris and mudflows possible at more widespread locations. Some streets may be completely blocked by debris. Depending on location and terrain, some structures may be endangered by debris and mudflows.

Phase III = The potential exists for significant debris and mudflows to be widespread over specific areas. Streets may be blocked and considered unsafe for travel. Many structures could be endangered by debris and mudflows. Extreme caution should be exercised below uncontrolled canyons due to sudden debris and mudflows.

DURING AN INCIDENT

Evacuation Area Maps/Routes

Map of Evacuation Area 1 - Santa Anita west to Camillo, evacuate to SM School Upper Campus

Map of Evacuation Area 2 - Lower Canyon, evacuate to SM School Upper Campus

Map of Evacuation Area 3 - Upper Canyon, evacuate to SM School Lower Campus

Map of Evacuation Area 4 - Mountain Trail west to Auburn, evacuate to SM School Lower Campus

Communication

City Emergency Blog (1-way) read reports posted by City staff

City Website

SierraMadreNews.Net (1-way) read reports posted by Sierra Madre News Net

SierraMadreNewsNet Blog (2-way) read reports posted by Sierra Madre News Net and City residents, post your own

91024 Blog (2-way) Read reports posted by FC Blog and City residents, post your own

The FC Blog (2-way) Read reports posted by FC Blog and City residents, post your own

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E-Notify - LACDPW Mudflow Prediction Alerts by E-mail

Incident Information System (InciWeb)

IN PREPARATION FOR INCIDENTS

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E-Notify - LACDPW Mudflow Prediction Alerts by E-mail

Flood Insurance

LACDPW Homeowner's Guide for Flood Debris and Erosion Control

ESP Disaster Survival Tips (LA County Office of Emergency Management

SGVN Disaster Awareness Guide

2/4 to 2/9/09 Rains, Debris Flow on Skyland Drive and Woodland Drive (click photo to enlarge, click text to view text and photo coverage)

1/20/09 - 1/22/09 Rain Alerts

December 14 - 17th Rains

Skyland Drive

November 26th Incident, 801 Skyland Drive

Photo by Mary Dotson

Santa Anita Incident - 5/22/08

City and County Alerts/Releases

4/6/09 - City Upgrades to Green Flag Alert, 2:12pm

Despite the beautiful sunny day we are having today, the National Weather Services is predicting a chance of rain for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 6, 2009. Therefore, the City of Sierra Madre issued a Green Flag Mud Alert for Sierra Madre residences in potential mud flow areas.

Should there be mud flow the City of Sierra Madre Public Works Department will work hard to clean the streets of any potential debris and mud as soon as possible.

All homeowners are encouraged to take proactive steps to protect their homes. Information on how to protect your home can be found on the City’s website, www.cityofsierramadre.com. Mud incident updates can be found at www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com.

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