EMERGENCY KIT:

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• • 10:58 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    Death Valley National Park:

    As parts of Death Valley National Park are already flooding, the Park will likely lose power, according to the National Park Service.

• • 10:53 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    AVOID FLOODED ROADS::

    If you have to drive, never attempt to drive through flooded areas. Turn around and find an alternative route.

• • 10:45 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS::

    NBC: Almost 1,000 flights canceled in the U.S. as Hilary approaches.

• • 10:43 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    CHECK IN ON YOUR NEIGHBORS::

    As the storm approaches, California Director of the Department of Social Services, Kim Johnson, reminds residents: “Check in on your neighbors. We are stronger together.”

• • 10:35 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    SIGNIFICANT RAIN::

    Significant rainfall and flooding are projected throughout Southern California starting this afternoon and into Monday, according to the National Weather Services. Tropical Storm Hilary could produce 3 inches/hour in some spots, according to NBC.

• • 10:30 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    WINDOWS ARE OPEN…:

    ...the cool air is setting in, but don't be fooled! A flash flood advisory is still in effect until 8:00 pm for L.A. County.  As storms often change intensity, the forecast changes. Currently, tropical storm Hilary is expected to reach Southern California this afternoon.

• • 10:16 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    LATEST ON THE STORM::

    Hilary is gaining speed (at 25 mph) as it approaches landfall in Mexico's Baja California. At least one person has died in Mexico as the storm moves along Baja California. The victim's vehicle was swept away near the city of Santa Rosalía, according to CNN.

• • 10:12 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    EXTRA SAND BAG?:

    California officials are asking residents with extra sand bags to share with neighbors and friends.

• • 10:10 AM Sunday, August 20, 2023

    Pasadena City College::

    PCC is currently monitoring developments associated with Hurricane Hilary and its potential effect on our campus community: "Presently, we are planning for our campuses to be open and all student services to be available this Monday as we prepare for the start of the Fall Semester on August 28."

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