Tropical Storm Hilary: Who to call in case of an emergency in Southern California

LA city departments have been working around the clock ahead of the storm, according to Mayor Karen Bass.

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Tropical Storm Hilary delivered a day of record rainfall and left behind pockets of damage in Southern California.

The storm, unlike any the region has seen in decades, was downgraded Sunday from a hurricane as it moved up the coast. The system began moving out of the region Monday morning.

Here are the key numbers to remember to report emergencies during and after the storm.

In the city of Los Angeles

Tropical Storm Hilary page: Evacuations, slide warning signs, road closures, flood safety and more

Call 311 to report the following

  • Downed trees, tree limbs
  • Mudslides, rockslides
  • Roadway flooding
  • Potholes
  • Street light problems
  • Animal services

Call 911 for

  • Downed power lines
  • Life-threatening medical emergencies

Call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397)

  • Power outages
  • Water main break

LA city residents are also urged to register for Notify LA for local alerts during the storm.  Updates from the city will also be posted on @ReadyLA social media channels.

In LA County

In Orange County

In Riverside County

In San Bernardino County

Ventura County

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