The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Hurricane Hilary between Saturday and Monday that could bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for flash flooding in parts of Southern California, including Los Angeles County. Please view the safety tips and resources below to stay prepared. It’s important to plan ahead and take precautions.

The following school districts have announced closures at all schools in their districts for Monday, August 21, 2023, because of the impact of the storm in their community:

• LAUSD
• Pasadena Unified School District
• Paramount Unified School District
• Inglewood USD
• Acton-Agua Dulce USD
• Saugus Union SD
• William S. Hart Union High SD
• Castaic USD
• Newhall SD
• Sulphur Springs Union SD
• Westside Union SD
• Eastside Union SD
• Antelope Valley High SD
• Lancaster SD
• Palmdale SD
• Rosemead SD
• Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union SD
• Wilsona SD
• Los Angeles County Office of Education schools

In addition:

• Gorman Elementary will start schools two hours late.

RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY

• The County of LA has activated a resource page for Hurricane Hilary. Please visit this page to stay updated.
• Monitor weather conditions on the National Weather Service website or local news outlets.
• Alert LA County is the opt-in mass notification program utilized by the County of Los Angeles that allows individuals to receive emergency alerts by text, email and/or phone call. Register for Alert LA County opt-in for these emergency alerts.
• The LA County Department of Public Works has a list of locations where you can find sand bags.
• ReadyLACounty has tips on how to prepare for rain and flooding and other resources and safety tips.
• The National Weather Service has safety tips for hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and more.
• Call 211 to find a shelter location.

RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

• The California Department of Education has a variety of information and resources to help districts and schools prepare for flooding.
• Ready.gov for kids has some kid-friendly tips to help prepare for floods and other natural disasters. 
• A Kid-Friendly Guide To Handling A Weather Emergency While At School - Weather.com

TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE DURING A FLOOD

• Stay informed by listening to radio or television.
  • Ensure you have batteries or power back-up for your electronic devices 
• Get to higher ground immediately.
• Obey evacuation orders. Listen to the authorities if you are told to leave.
• Avoid flood waters. Do not walk or drive through flood waters as they may be deeper than they appear.
• Flash flooding is possible across the region, with rare and dangerous flooding possible across the mountains and deserts.
• During the storm, avoid driving unless it is necessary. If you must drive, do not drive through standing water. Turn around, don’t drown. Don’t drive around barriers and avoid crossing running water in your car or on foot.
• If you see a downed powerline, always assume it is energized, stay away, and do not touch it or any other electrical equipment nearby. Call 911.
• If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, leave the area. From a safe location, call 911.
• Create a go-kit in case your family needs to evacuate. Consider water for each person in your family, food, a first aid kit, important documents, prescription medications, a radio, and a flashlight.