EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Rain is in the forecast for Los Angeles County beginning Monday evening, and officials are taking steps to make sure residents are prepared.
The county’s fire department took to social media Monday morning to provide forecast updates surrounding the intense rain, while also including online resources that can assist in readiness.
“Peak rain intensities today (Monday) 5:00pm to Tuesday 3:00pm. Visit Ready.lacounty.gov/rain to prepare,” the department’s X post read. “Assume that burn areas and canyon, hillside, mountain and other steep areas are more likely to have landslides and mudslides.”
#LArain is in the forecast
Peak rain intensities today (Monday) 5:00pm to Tuesday 3:00pm.
Visit https://t.co/Q5eC1fRZMX to prepare.
Assume that burn areas and canyon, hillside, mountain and other steep areas are more likely to have landslides and mudslides. pic.twitter.com/W9g9AoL8fH
— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) October 13, 2025
Information about free sandbags at LA County fire stations can be found here.
Meanwhile, the LA City Fire Department is also providing sandbags. For more info, visit here.
And given that Rancho Palos Verdes has fallen victim to landslides of late, the city is providing sandbags to residents. They’re located at the City Hall info desk and are available during regular business hours. For sandbag placement tips, visit here.
The city of Pasadena has sandbags available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fire Stations 37, at 3430 E. Foothill Blvd., and 38, at 1150 Linda Vista Ave.