Heavy Rain Forecast Prompts Storm Prep Advisory From Calabasas Officials

CALABASAS, CA — The National Weather Service is forecasting moderate to heavy rain across the region Wednesday and Thursday, and the city of Calabasas urged residents to prepare ahead of the storm.

The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, with potential for localized flooding, debris flows and thunderstorms, officials said.

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Calabasas residents were encouraged to prepare before the storm arrives:

• Get sandbags at Calabasas Fire Stations 125, 67 and 68;
• Clear debris out of gutters and drains located outdoors;
• Secure loose items stored outdoors; and
• Gather emergency supplies and prepare for potential power outages.

Officials also advised motorists to use caution and never drive through flooded roads in addition to monitoring official city communications and updates from the National Weather Service.

To report flooding, call Calabasas Public Works at 818-224-1600, officials said. Other nonemergency storm concerns can be reported through the Connect with Calabasas app, which is available from Google Play or the Apple App Store.