As powerful Santa Ana winds descend across Los Angeles County today through Saturday afternoon, strong gusts will impact many mountainous, desert, valley and foothill communities in Los Angeles County’s Fifth District. Supervisor Kathryn Barger urges residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today:
“The pairing of strong winds with dry weather means conditions are ripe for triggering a wildfire in our County, especially in the foothill and northern communities I represent.
I’m calling on the public to please remain vigilant. We all need to do our part to decrease the likelihood of wildfires. Even the smallest ember or cigarette butt can spark a big wildfire and have disastrous consequences. Don’t put your family, neighbors, or community at risk.
I urge all residents who live in wildfire prone areas to keep aware of your surroundings. The best way to stay safe is to sign up for your local emergency alert systems and listen to your local news broadcasts. If you receive an evacuation message from local law enforcement officials, don’t hesitate to follow their directions. Put your and your loved ones’ safety first.”
Visit ready.lacounty.gov for emergency preparedness safety tips in various languages and visit the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s website to download their Ready! Set! Go! Guide.