At least 300 people, including some in the south end of the Sand Canyon area, have been forced to evacuate ahead of flash flood warnings through the Creek Fire burn areas.

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for the following areas Kagel Canyon, Lopez Canyon and Little Tujunga Canyon.

Los Angeles Fire Department officials, the California Highway Patrol, the Red Cross, and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies are assisting with evacuations due to the rain and damage from the recent fires in the #CreekFire area.

Deputy personnel and support staff from various Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stations are working to evacuate residents and assist with road closures due to the heavy rains and possible mudslides in various locations.

Officials are asking residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and prepare for evacuations.

Please prepare a go-bag containing:

• Identification
• Medication
• Food and water
• Important documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, etc.)
• Any emergency supplies
• A change of clothes
• Toiletries
• Cell phone charger

An evacuation center is open to residents:

Sun Valley Recreational Center

8133 Vineland Avenue

Sun Valley, CA

818-767-6151

Update for Sheltering Large Animals:

Pierce College

6201 Witnneka Avenue

Woodlawn Hills, CA 91371

818-719-6404

*Residents may enter through De Soto Ave and El Rancho Drive

Road closures: Paxton Street at Lopez Canyon Road, Kagel Canyon Road at East/West Trail, Little Tujunga Canyon north of the California Polo Club, and Placerita Canyon Road at Sand Canyon Road.

Residents will not be allowed back into their himes until the evacuation order is lifted

In order to provide for the safety of homeowners and first responders, residents are encouraged to comply with the evacuation orders.

Unified Command continues to evaluate current weather conditions and evacuations will be lifted as soon as it is deemed safe for re-entry.

Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort (CARE) is available for communities and areas affected by the burn areas, heavy rain and possible mudslides.

CARE, a multi-agency public outreach program committed to providing timely recovery and safety preparedness information following the recent heavy rains. This especially relates to the areas affected in the #CreekFire and #FishFire areas. CARE includes the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and many other agencies.

Residents, business owners and person with access or functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information.

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