Land-use zoning, professional inspections and proper design can minimize many landslide, mudflow and debris flow problems. By the time severe weather hits, it's already too late. Disaster ...

Overnight rain led to mudflow on the Pacific Coast Highway ... with National Weather Service Los Angeles warning of possible "mud flows and shallow debris flows" in areas left burn-scarred ...

The first storm was a precursor for a stronger storm set to bear down on the region Wednesday into Thursday, forecasters said ...

Residents in high-risk areas may be trapped for several days if a mud or debris flow happens. "Once the flow starts, it is too late to evacuate. If a mudflow occurs, public safety and public works ...

“If a mudflow occurs, public safety and public works personnel will not be able to enter an active debris flow zone. This means that if you stay behind, you may be trapped for days before ...

L.A. County’s Mudflow Advice Hotline can be reached at 800-933-0930, for questions about debris flows. For storm preparedness tips, the county advised residents to visit READY.LACounty.gov.