Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Wednesday morning that Los Angeles' Emergency Operations Center has been activated to a Level 2.
The city has set up concrete barriers to stem mudflows, prepositioned fire department search and rescue teams and LADWP crews are on standby to respond to power outages, according to a statement from the city.
"What concerns me is the fact that the storms might be real intense for short periods of time," Bass said. "I know the police department was in Palisades door knocking to very specific residents who need to evacuate."
Bass urged Angelenos to be prepared.
"While we prepare for another storm headed towards L.A., I want to urge Angelenos to stay vigilant, especially in burn scar areas," Bass said in a statement. "My number one job is to keep Angelenos safe, so please heed all evacuation warnings, stay vigilant and stay informed."
Pacific Palisades residents are hoping for the best with the incoming storm that has prompted evacuation warnings.
Pacific Palisades residents are watching, waiting and hoping for the best with the incoming storm.
"I worry about it, but I try not to consume my thoughts with every single thing that can go wrong," Pacific Palisades resident Nicole Burgess said. "I'm hoping the worst has already happened."
City News Service contributed to this report.