The complete guide to storm safety preparedness
Hurricane Hilary, now a tropical storm, is expected to hit Southern California Sunday. The National Hurricane Center has issued its first-ever tropical storm watch for Southern California, calling Hilary “an impressive major hurricane.”
Tropical storm conditions are likely to include heavy rainfall, which comes with a risk of flash flooding and landslides. Parts of Southern California and southern Nevada are expected to get 3 to 6 inches of rain, possibly up to 10 inches in some areas.
There’s still time to prepare before the tropical storm arrives. It’s time to sign up for emergency alerts, check your emergency kit, stock up on shelf-stable food, and make a plan in case you need to evacuate. Once the storm arrives, the safest place to be is in your home.
Here’s what you need to know and how to stay safe before, during and after the tropical storm.
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Hurricane Hilary is a reminder to sign up for services that alert you when storms, extreme heat, earthquakes, tsunamis or fires threaten or hit an area.
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If driving in the rain scares you, this is your guide to staying safe while Hurricane Hilary is drenching the roadways in Southern California.
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Hurricane Hilary is likely to make landfall in Los Angeles as a tropical storm, bringing heavy rains and potential flooding. Here’s what you can do now to prepare, and how to stay safe when the storm arrives.
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Although Hurricane Hilary may not be as strong when it reaches California, it is still expected to drop a considerable amount of rain on the region.
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Tropical Storm Hilary threatens heavy rains, flash flooding, high winds and intense surf across Southern California this weekend. Here’s what to expect.
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Hurricane Hilary is headed toward San Diego and L.A., with about a 50-50 chance tropical storm-force winds hit SoCal. What to know and how to stay safe.
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Intense rain and flooding could cause power outages around California. Here’s how to prepare for a blackout, and what to do while you don’t have power.
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When an evacuation order reaches you, you need to leave. Now. Here’s how to prepare and what to have ready to go if you may need to evacuate during the rainstorms hitting California.
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An emergency kit will come in handy for storms, power outages, earthquakes, and other disasters. Here’s what you should have in yours.
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Whether you have limited mobility, vision or hearing impairments, or other disabilities, you’ll need to customize your emergency plans and preparation.
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An unprecedented tropical storm watch has been issued for Southern California as Hilary barrels north toward the United States.
