The City of Sierra Madre has downgraded to a Green Flag Mud Alert for Sierra Madre residences in potential mud flow areas.

The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has declared a no phase mudflow forecast from the Santa Anita Fire burn area.

The City would like to thank the residents for their continued preparation and due diligence during this rainstorm.

Additional 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.

The City of Sierra Madre issued a Red Flag Mud Alert late Sunday evening which has continued into today, Monday, February 16, 2009, after the Los Angeles County Public Works Department issued a Phase 2 Mud Alert. First responders for Police, Fire, Public Works, and Emergency Operations are standing by. Please keep in mind for the safety of responding personnel, mud cannot be removed from the streets until it has stopped flowing. At this time, there have been no serious reports of mud damage or injuries.

Currently there are no mandatory evacuations underway. Residents in the mud flow areas should consider voluntarily evacuating as more rain is expected this afternoon. There will be no evacuation center opened until such a time as evacuations become mandatory.

The City would like to remind drivers to be cautious as there is excessive water in the streets.

A Red Flag Alert restricts parking on streets in the Upper and Lower Canyon. 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, Elm Ave, Sturtevant Dr. and Holly Trail.  Vehicles left on the street may be towed at the owner’s expense. Overnight parking restrictions though the rest of the City are lifted during Flag Alerts.

The City would like to thank the residents for their continued preparation and due diligence during this rainstorm.

Additional 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.

The City of Sierra Madre has downgraded to a Green Flag Mud Alert for Sierra Madre residences in potential mud flow areas.

The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has removed the Phase 1 Mudflow Forecast from the Santa Anita Fire burn area.

National Weather Services is posting a 30% chance of rain or snow through this evening and residents are encouraged remain diligent.

City officials and staff would like to thank the residents for their continued preparations, hard work, and cooperation during the past few days.

Additional information including preparation information and links to County Mudflow forecasts and National Weather Services forecasts can be found on the City’s website, http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/.

The City of Sierra Madre has extended the Yellow Flag Alert this morning, Monday, February 9, 2009.

The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has re-issued a Phase 1 Mudflow forecast as of 7:40AM this morning.

A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations.

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 moments notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate.

Once again, the City would like to thank you for your preparations and efforts to manage the mud and debris flows over the past few days.

The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Yellow Flag Alert effective immediately.  The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has issued a Phase 1 Mudflow forecast as of 3:30PM, Sunday, February 8, 2009.

A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations. Streets may once again be flooded or blocked by debris.  Woodland Drive, Skyland Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage and cleanup efforts throughout the night.

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 moments notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate.

The City of Sierra Madre has downgraded to a Green Flag Mud Alert for Sierra Madre residences in potential mud flow areas. The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has removed the Phase 1 Mudflow Forecast from the Santa Anita Fire burn area. There is still a 60% chance of rain through this evening and residents are encouraged remain diligent.

City officials and staff would like to thank the residents for their continued preparations, hard work, and cooperation during this mud event.

Additional information including preparation information and links to County Mudflow forecasts and National Weather Services forecasts can be found on the City’s website, http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/.

Woodland Drive has been cleared for vehicular traffic as of 5:00PM Friday evening.

Skyland Drive will remained closed until further notice.

The City will remain under a Yellow Flag Alert overnight due to the Phase One Mudflow Alert from the LA County Public Works Department.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch as of 4:00PM Friday and extending through Saturday morning.

Affected residents should continue to monitor local weather reports and get “SET” to leave their homes or choose to voluntarily evacuate.

Please note that all vehicles must be off the streets in potential mudflow areas during Yellow Flag alerts. Overnight parking restrictions are lifted throughout the City during Yellow Flag Alerts.

Again, the City would like to thank all of the residents who assisted with the work in order to open Woodland Drive for their neighbors.

FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN GABRIEL VALLEY- THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE RECENT BURN AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY * FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING * MODERATE TO HEAVY SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF RAINFALL RATES UP TO ONE INCH AN HOUR ACROSS THE BURN AREAS TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

The City of Sierra Madre remains at a Yellow Flag Warning. This is described as small, isolated debris and mudflows possible at specific locations. Affected residents should get “SET” to leave their homes and may choose to voluntarily evacuate. Please note that all vehicles must be off the streets in potential mudflow areas during Yellow Flag alerts. Overnight parking restrictions are lifted throughout the City during Yellow Flag Alerts.

The City wants to thank residents in the affected areas for the patience and cooperation as Woodland Dr. remains closed at Sturtevant Dr. as well as Skyland Dr. Public Works crews are working to clear debris, but please note that road cleaning cannot be done while its heavily raining. Please continue to give your full cooperation to emergency personnel as they work to clear the streets.

The City of Sierra Madre Emergency Services responded to Skyland Dr. and Woodland Dr. at approximately 5:50PM and encountered mud and debris on both streets. As a result, Woodland Dr. will be closed at Sturtevant Dr. overnight. Skyland Dr. will also be closed to traffic.

Sierra Madre Public Works Department will begin the process of clearing the roads shortly after 6:30AM tomorrow morning (Friday, February 6, 2009), weather permitting. Road cleaning cannot be done while its raining. First priority will be Woodland Drive, as its closure impacts a significant number of residents. Will will clear the blockage of Skyland Drive as quickly as possible.

The City remains at a Yellow Flag Alert and urges residents in the affected areas to continue to monitor weather reports and contact the Sierra Madre Police Department at either 911 or 626-355-1414 to report any new hazardous situations.

The City of Sierra Madre has downgraded to a Green Flag Mud Alert for Sierra Madre residences in potential mud flow areas. There is still a 80% change of rain through this evening and residents are encouraged remain diligent.

City officials and staff would like to thank the residents for their continued preparations and cooperation during this mud threat.

Additional information can be found on the City’s website, www.cityofsierramadre.com.