The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has announced that based on the current forecasted storms, it intends to close public access to all County roads within the Station Fire burn area at 2 a.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2010.

As a result, the Angeles Forest Highway, Big Tujunga Canyon Road, and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road, will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles including Public Works personnel.  Residents living in the burn areas will not be permitted to use the roads until the closures are lifted.

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Public Works will reopen the roads after the threat of rain or the storm systems have passed and debris and damage inspections of the roadways are completed.

Due to the forecasted storms, the Foothills Incident Unified Command is advising residents in at-risk burn areas to be alert, monitor the weather reports, and remove vehicles from the streets where possible.

Residents can also visit the CARE website at www.dpwcare.org for further updates as this series of storms approach.

Residents, business owners and persons with access or functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding post disaster resources that are available to those affected by the floods and debris and mud flow.  The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.  211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org.