no end in sight?
Though this weekend’s Malibu fire is fully contained now, authorities are saying that Southern California is not in the clear yet. Light showers have been predicted for later in the week, but both climatologists and firefighters say that a little rain won’t help at all. The only thing that would deter future fires right now would be at least four inches of rain in a week, something that isn’t bound to happen any time soon. That, coupled with the warm Santa Anas from the south and the incredibly dry weather means that we’re still living in a tinderbox that could go up any time.
It’s not all bad news though. After being underprepared for the first round of fires, all fire departments have beefed up their staff with extra firemen on call, ready to go anywhere in the state if another fire should pop up. The quick response to this weekend’s Corral fire and its equally quick containment prove that a fire doesn’t have to get out of control, even in dry, hot weather. Still, most of Southern California is still on a fire alert and will be until we get some decent rain. However, if we were to get a drenching rain, some more rural areas in Orange County and San Bernadino County are at risk for mudslides. In a precautionary measure, emergency funds have already been earmarked to replenish forests that have been thinned to the point of causing dangerous mudslides, so at least now we’re trying to act before an accident happens, not after.
You can read more about La Niña and how it affects us here.
December 1st, 2007 at 10:29 am
[...] The Los Angeles WWE event was great, I was in the back and got to see some of my favorite characters like young buck, Cody Rhoades… who I have half assed raised in this business since he was 14. I also got to spend some time with one of my favorites, Randy Orton (who I called and personally gave the Diamond Cutter/RKO to!) I remember his attitude was “No Diamond, that is yours, you made that up” he was so respectful and I always loved that kid so I said ” Someone is going to take it anyway Randy so I would rather have you, who is going to be a huge Star in this business, take the Diamond Cutter/RKO to another level”. I also really enjoyed meeting for the first time Mr. Kennedy. He was a class act and for my money he is Talent with a Capital T. I caught up with my old school brothers Johnny Ace, Michael “PS” Hayes. the American Dream Dusty Rhodes and the one and only Stone Cold Steve Austin…but Hell, I can have a beer with Austin anytime. I also some got to spend some quality time with Taker, Hunter and HBK…Shawn by the way gets his YRG Workout in at least twice a week. He knows how to Hold Back the Hands of time! [...]
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:09 pm
[...] in the midst of our minor sprinkles that were guaranteed to not be enough to alleviate the fire threat (har har — now we have flood warnings galore!), I met up with an old friend and had lunch [...]