Los Angeles City Council has approved a motion directing key City departments to develop a coordinated flood preparedness plan for low-lying streets that repeatedly flood during heavy rain.
The motion calls on multiple departments to work together on a single plan, including:
Traffic management during flooded-street emergencies
Pre-storm preparation and rapid response steps
Clear roles for Police, Fire, Transportation, Street Services, and Emergency Management
Focus on streets with a history of flooding, including areas near Vineland Avenue by Hollywood Burbank Airport
Recent storms showed how quickly certain corridors can become unsafe. In flood-prone areas, streets can become impassable, cars can stall, and drivers may attempt risky maneuvers when they cannot see how deep the water is.
Even though Los Angeles often faces drought conditions, intense rain events can still create serious flood hazards. A coordinated plan helps the City respond faster, reduce confusion, and improve safety for drivers, residents, and first responders.
Avoid driving through standing water, depth is hard to judge
Use alternate routes when you see flooded intersections
Give first responders room to work
Report blocked storm drains through 311 so water can drain faster
