County Braces for ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Fire Risk as 60 to 100-M.P.H. Gusts Loom

The Los Angeles County Fire Dept issued a warning Sunday that critical fire weather conditions and a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ wind event are forecasted to affect Southern California beginning Monday, January 20 and continuing through Tuesday, January 21.  The County Fire Dept.said it has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre?deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout Los Angeles County.

According to the National Weather Service, high wind warnings will go into effect tomorrow for much of Los Angeles County and Ventura County.  The mountains may see gusts from 60 to 100 miles per hour (mph).  Coastal and valley areas may see gusts between 50 and 70 mph.  The peak of the wind event is forecasted for Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

The LACoFD reminds residents living in wildfire-prone areas to take appropriate precautions:

• See something, say something.  Report any sign of smoke or fire immediately to your local fire department by dialing 9-1-1.  If you dial 9-1-1 from your cell phone, be sure to know your location.
• Have your Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan in place.  It is critical for residents to be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! program that provides important pre?planning and evacuation information.
• Prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs.  During elevated weather conditions, utility companies may temporarily shut off power in high-risk areas.  Please plan for this possibility and consult with your local utility company for more information.

To download the Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan and view informational how-to videos, please visit fire.lacounty.gov/rsg.