In response to Tropical Storm Hilary, the City of Culver City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has activated at Level 3 as of 1:00 PM today, Sunday, August 20, 2023. A Level 3 activation means that select EOC staff are actively monitoring the incident. Weather officials continue to project heavy rainfall and high winds throughout the night and into Monday morning.  

Key Reminders 

• Stay informed. Monitor local news for official warnings and evacuation orders. Check social media and alerts. 
• Avoid non-essential travel during the storm. If you must travel, use caution, and never drive, walk or swim through a flooded road or area. 
• If the power goes out, turn off all appliances and keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage. Southern California Edison customers can report power outages online or call (800) 611-1911.  
• If using a portable generator, follow safety instructions. Never use generators indoors. 
• Avoid downed and hanging power lines. Electrical currents can travel through water. For downed power lines, always call 9-1-1. 
• Report any blocked or clogged street catch basins, downed trees or signal outages to the City of Culver City Public Works Department at (310) 253-5635. 
• Leave 9-1-1 open for emergency calls. 

City Efforts 

Coordination efforts among all City departments and other local response agencies continue as we respond to this dynamic and evolving incident. While there are several staff members involved now, and leading up to the activation, a couple department responses worthy of note include Public Works and Housing and Human Services.