Brett Sanders, UC Irvine professor of civil and environmental engineering, urban planning and public policy and Jeffrey Mount write, “Any rain that follows the fires will bring a heightened risk of mudslides and debris flows that will test the limits of the region’s infrastructure. … Recent research at UC Irvine has shown that debris basins may overtop because of the cumulative effect of back-to-back storms. … Just as the danger of wildfires has grown, the risk of post-fire mudslides and debris flows is urgent and profound. It calls for immediate preparations and public cooperation to save lives and protect neighborhoods.” Read More