After the fires, the rains...

The Orange County Register always has important news on the fires/rains in the area. Click on the following link for a good article on the threat of heavy rains in OC's recently burned areas (esp. in Yorba Linda): http://www.ocregister.com/articles/city-sandbags-rain-2238999-hillsides-barriers.

From the article, of note, pertaining to Yorba Linda:

According to National Weather Service predictions, a storm currently just off the coast may bring an inch of rain or more to Yorba Linda.

Rain is expected through Thanksgiving Day, said Moore after talking with weather officials. “Our most critical event could be tonight. We're supposed to get the heaviest rain — about 1 1/2 inches — in a six hour period between 10 (p.m.) and 4 (a.m.).”

That sort of rainfall, he said, is almost certain to trigger a mandatory evacuation.

Residents of Orange County have often had to face the threats of mudslides due to heavy rains after devastating fires. Let's all come together as a community and do what we can to help those who are affected by the weather and fire season. Let this also serve as a reminder of our close connection to the Earth and the elements - in our modern age, we cannot separate ourselves completely from nature - it plays a constant role in our lives, whether we want it to or not!

*** On a side note: OC Parks closes the trails once 1/4" (0.25 inches) of rain has fallen, for 48-72 hours. Check http://ocparks.com for more information on park closures.