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I got this e-mail from the city at 4:07 pm:

The City of Sierra Madre has downgraded to a Green Flag Mud Alert for Sierra Madre residences in potential mud flow areas.

The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has declared a no phase mudflow forecast from the Santa Anita Fire burn area.

The City would like to thank the residents for their continued preparation and due diligence during this rainstorm.

Additional information on how to protect your home can be found on the City’s website, www.cityofsierramadre.com. Mud incident updates can be found at www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com.

I got this e-mail from the city at 1:02 pm today:

The City of Sierra Madre issued a Red Flag Mud Alert late Sunday evening which has continued into today, Monday, February 16, 2009, after the Los Angeles County Public Works Department issued a Phase 2 Mud Alert. First responders for Police, Fire, Public Works, and Emergency Operations are standing by. Please keep in mind for the safety of responding personnel, mud cannot be removed from the streets until it has stopped flowing. At this time, there have been no serious reports of mud damage or injuries.

Currently there are no mandatory evacuations underway. Residents in the mud flow areas should consider voluntarily evacuating as more rain is expected this afternoon. There will be no evacuation center opened until such a time as evacuations become mandatory.

The City would like to remind drivers to be cautious as there is excessive water in the streets.

A Red Flag Alert restricts parking on streets in the Upper and Lower Canyon. Affected streets are Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Elm Ave, Sturtevant Dr. and Holly Trail.  Vehicles left on the street may be towed at the owner’s expense. Overnight parking restrictions though the rest of the City are lifted during Flag Alerts.

The City would like to thank the residents for their continued preparation and due diligence during this rainstorm.

Additional information on how to protect your home can be found on the City’s website, www.cityofsierramadre.com. Mud incident updates can be found at www.sierramadrepio.blogspot.com.

I got this e-mail from the city at 5:29 pm:

The City of Sierra Madre has downgraded to a Green Flag Mud Alert for Sierra Madre residences in potential mud flow areas.

The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has removed the Phase 1 Mudflow Forecast from the Santa Anita Fire burn area.

National Weather Services is posting a 30% chance of rain or snow through this evening and residents are encouraged remain diligent.

City officials and staff would like to thank the residents for their continued preparations, hard work, and cooperation during the past few days.

Additional information including preparation information and links to County Mudflow forecasts and National Weather Services forecasts can be found on the City’s website, http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/.

I received this e-mail from the city at 9:20 am:

The City of Sierra Madre has extended the Yellow Flag Alert this morning, Monday, February 9, 2009.

The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has re-issued a Phase 1 Mudflow forecast as of 7:40AM this morning.

A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations.

Parking restrictions are in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.

The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Sturtevant Dr., Elm Ave., and Holly Trail.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to be “set” to leave at a moments notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate.

Once again, the City would like to thank you for your preparations and efforts to manage the mud and debris flows over the past few days.

I received this e-mail from the city at 4:22 pm:

The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Yellow Flag Alert effective immediately.  The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has issued a Phase 1 Mudflow forecast as of 3:30PM, Sunday, February 8, 2009.

A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible at specific locations. Streets may once again be flooded or blocked by debris.  Woodland Drive, Skyland Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage and cleanup efforts throughout the night.

Parking restrictions are in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.

The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Woodland Dr., Brookside Lane, Sunnyside Lane, Yucca Trail, Sturtevant Dr., Elm Ave., and Holly Trail.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to be “set” to leave at a moments notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate.