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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Advisory for all Los Angeles County beaches
For Immediate Release: January 20, 2010
Rain Advisory:
Advisory for all Los Angeles County beaches in effect until further notice
LOS ANGELES – Because of current rainfall, the County Health Officer is cautioning residents who are planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers. Bacteria, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to enter ocean waters though these outlets.
“Fortunately, discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers only comprise a small portion of the beach, and therefore a large portion of the beach remains accessible,” said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Public Health Director and Health Officer. “We do advise swimmers and surfers to stay away from the storm drains, creeks and rivers as there is the possibility that bacteria or chemicals from debris and trash may contaminate the water near and around these areas, and some individuals may become ill.”
Areas of the beach apart from discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers are exempted from this advisory. Due to the high volume of rainfall, this advisory will be in effect until further notice.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800-525-5662.
