This article was originally published on Malibu Daily News
On Sunday, February 4th as southern Californians were experiencing effects of massive rainfall amounts and flooding in many areas, Governor Gavin Newson declared a State of Emergency covering Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
One of the first evacuation orders anticipating mudslides was issued for Santa Maria Rd North of Topanga Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains was issued Saturday night instructing residents to “LEAVE IMMEDIATELY” as authorities believed there is an immediate threat to life.
Photo byThe Local Malibu
At 10 p.m. last night, a river of mud and debris was captured rushing down Piuma Rd. near Malibu Canyon.
Photo byThe Local Malibu
Multiple canyon roads throughout the Santa Monica Mountain areas are closed due to dangerous conditions.
Areas throughout LA County are experiencing hazardous conditions including La Tuna Canyon Road also under mandatory evacuation orders.