[Emergency Simulation]
For the Visions and Voices presentation at USC, we will run the simulation through Twitter October 20-27, username: @LAFloodProject or #ashtag: #laflood
See the archive of the discussion from all participants here.
The Timeline:
a thumbnail sketch of the Flood timeline for reference
October 20
The rain begins to fall
Causes usual traffic disruptions
October 21
Second day of continuous rainfall, mudslides begin
October 22
Hurricane Ys makes landfall
LAX shut down
October 23
Villaraigosa institutes curfews
Massive power outages
October 24
The Flood intensifies as Atmospheric Rivers fall
Major failure of Los Angeles levies and flood control system
President Obama visits the flooded areas
October 25
National Guard arrives
Army amphibious units arrive
Obama calls for temporary military control of LA
October 26
Airlifts begin
October 27
12am the rain stops. The waters are receding