Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order today to expedite debris removal and prevent debris flows in wildfire-affected areas ahead of expected rainfall.
The firestorms have left debris and burn scars across Los Angeles’ landscape, posing a safety concern in light of rainfall that forecasts show is on the way. As burn scars do not absorb water at normal rates, they create a risk for mudslides, landslides, flash floods and debris flows.
The order will help mitigate the risk and protect communities by hastening efforts to remove debris, bolster flood defenses and stabilize hillsides in affected areas, Newsom said…