Los Angeles County officials prepare for El Niño flooding, mudslides

Officials in Los Angeles County gathered Tuesday to discuss “a potentially very strong El Niño” forecast for the rest of the year.

The public presentation was directed by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath after a motion was passed on Aug. 11.

The conference will touch on possible impacts and the preparations for them, which include flooding and flood control infrastructure, debris flows, coastal impacts and emergency operations such as authorities’ response tactics, shelters and evacuations, and public safety communications…

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