We typically don't think of floods in Los Angeles. Yes, as most of Los Angeles is surrounded by hills and mountainous terrain, the potential for flooding is actually quite serious. The Santa Monica mountains split the city, and are filled with canyons and plenty of areas where flooding can take place. And, finally, along Pacific Coast Highway, there are numerous areas where the cliffs have little capability of holding significant quantities of water.

Use this section of MySafe:LA to become aware of how you can prepare your home, business, and family for dangerous flooding conditions.