The view from a Hollywood Hills home can be spectacular, but along with the perks come some challenges: mudslides.
A small mudslide in the late evening caused minor damage in the Hills earlier this month. Luckily, a home adjacent to the slide was unharmed, but with weather conditions being affected by rain and recent wildfire damage, it’s important local residents stay on guard.
The ground in some areas are becoming heavily saturated due to the heavy rainfall all of Los Angeles has been receiving lately. Even after the storms subside, the water saturation could still contribute to a mudslide.
While many of us immediately think of homes and roadways being endangered, mudslides also pose a potentially life-threatening threat because of boulders which may be displaced.
Already this year, a portion of Pacific Coast Highway west of Trancas has been closed because of a collapse beneath the roadway shoulder. A lane has been closed for repairs which may take several months to complete.
To stay safe, visit the Los Angeles County website for information on protecting property from storm-related weather. The site has detailed information on the use of sandbags to mitigate damage.
Stay Safe!