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Los Angeles Issues Coastal Weather Alert Ahead Of Hurricane Swells
The city's Emergency Management Department warned of flooding, rogue waves, increased drowning risk along the LA County coast.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles officials warned residents Friday to prepare for moderate coastal flooding, high surf and dangerous rip currents expected from swells generated by Hurricanes Polo and Odalys.
The city's Emergency Management Department issued an alert Friday afternoon warning that coastal flooding, erosion and high surf are expected in Los Angeles beach areas from Sunday night through Wednesday.
Moderate coastal flooding is expected, with seawater likely to inundate areas such as parking lots, beaches and walkways during high tides, according to the alert.
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Officials also warned of an increased risk of drowning, saying widespread and very strong rip currents could pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.
Large breaking waves could cause injuries, wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion is also expected.
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Residents in areas prone to coastal flooding were advised to obtain ready-to-fill sandbags from Los Angeles Fire Department stations and review information on proper sandbag placement at lafd.org/news/lafd-provides- sandbags-homeowners#SandLocations.
The city also noted that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has advised people to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean water at select county beaches because of elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards.
Officials urged residents to monitor National Weather Service forecasts and advisories at weather.gov/lox/ as conditions develop.
Emergency preparedness information is available at emergency.lacity.gov/rain.
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