California officials are asking residents with extra sand bags to share with neighbors and friends.
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."
All 4,200 residents of Catalina Island are asked to voluntarily leave as the entire island of Catalina is under an evacuation warning. Extra rescue boats will be sent for anyone who stays.
California Director of the Department of Social Services, Kim Johnson: “Check in on your neighbors. We are stronger together.”
The Alhambra Farmers Market is open on Sunday, August 20, until 1:00 pm, the city has announced.
L.A. Fire Chief, Kristin Crowley, said at a news conference that the storm is expected to bring 'significant impacts' in the Antelope Valley and San Gabriel Mountains areas. 3" - 7" of rain and winds between 40 - 70 miles per hour are expected, according to Crowley.
Residents can sign up for L.A. County Emergency Notifications at this link: ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications.
A flood advisory is in effect until 8:00 pm for L.A. County:
- Rain rates between 0.20 and 0.50 inches per hour have become common. This will result in pounding of water across low lying areas and areas with poor drainage
Pasadena Unified, San Gabriel Unified, and LAUSD all have announced that an assessment will be made later Sunday as to whether schools will be open Monday.
