Days of rain across SoCal prompt evacuation warnings, road closures

New Year's Eve is always a challenging night for first responders. The storm moving across SoCal is now going to make their jobs even more difficult.

"Even though it's not gonna be as severe as last week's storm, it's still gonna produce possibly one to three inches, five inches up in the mountain areas," Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Adam Vangerpen said.

The worst of the storm is expected overnight through the afternoon. Vangerpen is reminding people to be cautious on the road and avoid travel if possible.

New Year's Eve is always a challenging night for first responders. The storm moving across SoCal is now going to make their jobs even more difficult.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a local state of emergency in response to the December storms during a special board meeting on Wednesday.

The declaration will allow the county to seek reimbursement for storm-related damages and speed recovery efforts, according to a news release.

"The severe weather we've experienced over the past week is a clear reminder that we must remain vigilant and take every precaution to protect our communities," Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis said in a statement. "This proclamation highlights our commitment to respond quickly, support those affected, and ensure a swift and effective recovery for everyone impacted by these storms."

The storms last week caused widespread damage in Los Angeles with debris flows, power outages, water rescues and a rare tornado in Boyle Heights.

With more rain and Santa Ana winds this week, officials urge people to stay alert, avoid flooded roads and prepare for high winds. Get the latest information about the state of emergency and updates from the county here.

The Rose Parade, a New Year's Day tradition in Pasadena, will go on as planned despite the rain forecast.

If the forecast holds, it will be the first time rain has fallen on the floral procession since 2006.

Organizers and volunteers are ready. Plus, last week's storm didn't impact the construction of the floats since that's all done indoors.

The city of Pasadena is warning people who plan to attend the Rose Parade to not bring umbrellas. Umbrellas will not be permitted along the parade route because they block the view for others. The city suggests wearing rain jackets or ponchos so everyone can enjoy the show.

The parade has traditionally managed to avoid precipitation, with rain dampening the event less than a dozen times in its previous 136 years.

National Weather Service forecasters said people heading for the parade should expect to get wet.

Santa Anita Park has canceled races for Wednesday and Thursday due to the storm that is expected to hit Wednesday.

Park officials said the races will be rescheduled in the coming weeks, with the first make-up day expected on Thursday, Jan. 8.

The storm is expected to bring 1 to 3 inches of rain to the Santa Anita Park area.