Showing posts with label flood. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Laurel Canyon home sliding down hill at 8189 Gould Ave, Los Angeles, California 90046 - Mary Cummins

Mary Cummins real estate appraiser 8189 Gould, Los Angeles CA 90046 Laurel Canyon mudslide, road closed brett adria copeland, owner, robert firth, p.o. box 7411 beverly hills california

The home at 8189 Gould, Los Angeles, California 90046 has been red tagged after a lower patio and some plumbing slid down the hill. Laurel Canyon Blvd which is a major thoroughfare for traffic has been closed all day.

The owner is Owner Name: Firth Robert Po Box 7411 Beverly Hills, CA Owner Occupied: Yes Tax Billing Zip: 90212. Owner lied in order to get owner occupied tax break.

The tenants are Brett and Adria Copeland. More info on property. It is teeny tiny one bed, one real bath home.

County Land Use: Single Family Resid Condo Amenities: Common Laundry
Universal Land Use: SFR Water: Public
Lot Frontage: 45 Heat Type: Heated
Lot Depth: 80 Patio Type: Open Deck
Lot Acres: 0.0848 Parking Type: None
Lot Area: 3,692 Roof Material: Roll Composition
Lot Shape: Irregular Roof Shape: Flat
Style: Unknown Interior Wall: Plaster
Building Sq Ft: Tax: 320 MLS: 640 Exterior: Shingle
Stories: Tax: 1 MLS: 2 Floor Cover: Softwood
Condition: Average Foundation: Pier
Quality: Average Year Built: 1926
Total Rooms: 2 Effective Year Built: 1929
Bedrooms: MLS: 1 Other Impvs: Fence
Total Baths: Tax: 1 MLS: 2 Equipment: Range Hood
Full Baths: 1 # of Buildings: 1

More info below the photos.

Mary Cummins real estate appraiser 8189 Gould, Los Angeles CA 90046 Laurel Canyon mudslide, road closed brett adria copeland, owner, robert firth, p.o. box 7411 beverly hills california

Photos of home from last time it was for sale in 2010.

Mary Cummins real estate appraiser 8189 Gould, Los Angeles CA 90046 Laurel Canyon mudslide, road closed brett adria copeland, owner, robert firth, p.o. box 7411 beverly hills california

Flood zone X is 500 year flood zone. This makes no sense in this area. Yes, this is not a flood of the subject property but the roadway and mountain were saturated by flooding to the point the hill slid.

Photos of the home. This is old Laurel Canyon. The homes are teeny tiny with no parking on tiny winding streets. Most aren't up to code.

There are no building permits for this home. There are only two recent permits for minor things. There was a violation report 2013 for construction without permits. This is Laurel Canyon. This was a hippy place where people built shit without permits. Lot was cut in 1925. It's in a landslide zone.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Laurel-Canyon-Boulevard-Patio-Collapse-Traffic-410430985.html

Link to info on the road closure.

http://www.emergency.lacity.org/laurelcanyonclosure

More info on the property.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxE8KfVPjYF4azJHU1lfMGRfc00/view?usp=sharing

Your Agent Contact Information
	Name: Mary Cummins Cell: CalBRE#: ILUVYOU E-mail Address: Website: http://www.marycummins.com
Total Listings: 1

CLICK HEREto view all the properties or scroll down and view individually.

8189 GOULD AVE

LOS ANGELES, CA 90046

Previous LP: $449,000 Change Date: 09/12/2010 Percent Change: -11.14 %

$399,000MLS#: 10-464827

1 Beds

2.00 Baths

640/OW Bldg Sq Ft

More Details

Broker/Agent does not guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, lot size or other information concerning the conditions or feature of the property provided by the seller or obtained from Public Records or the other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

Mary Cummins, Mary K. Cummins, Mary Katherine Cummins, Mary Cummins-Cobb, Mary, Cummins, Cobb, real estate, appraiser, appraisal, instructor, teacher, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Brentwood, Bel Air, California, licensed, permitted, single family, condo, pud, hud, fannie mae, freddie mac, uspap, certified, residential, certified resident, apartment building, multi-family, commercial, industrial, expert witness, civil, criminal, orea, dre, insurance, bonded, experienced, bilingual, spanish, english, form, 1004, 2055, land, raw, acreage, vacant, insurance, cost, income approach, market analysis, comparative, theory, appraisal theory, cost approach, sales, matched pairs, plot, plat, map, diagram, photo, photographs, photography, rear, front, street, subject, comparable, sold, listed, active, pending, expired, cancelled, listing, mls, multiple listing service, claw, themls,

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

How to limit flooding if you live on a canyon road in Southern California - Mary Cummins

Beverly Glen Blvd flooding, flood, Mary Cummins, real estate appraiser, appraisal

If you live on a canyon road, chances are you will experience some mild to severe flooding during heavy rains. This is especially true if you live in Southern California where we either have drought or heavy rains. We have never had an average rainfall ever. It's all or nothing.

If you live on a canyon road such as Laurel, Benedict, Coldwater, Beverly Glen....you know they drain all the rain, water, mud, debris from the entire mountain down these few main roads. All the top roads such as Mulholland and sides roads lead and drain to these roads. The goal is for the water to drain down the road. You do not want to block the flow of the water down the road. Below are some tips on how to minimize flooding for you and your neighbors.

1. If your trash cans are on the street, bring them onto your property. They block the flow of water going down the hill. They also cause debris to accumulate and block the flow of water. This causes the street to flood. Your cans can also get swept down the road. Legally they should only be on the road from 6 pm the night before trash pickup to 6 pm the next day.

2. If you see debris in your gutter, pick it up and put it in the trash. Otherwise it will block the flow of water causing flooding.

3. If you live near one of the storm drains, keep it clear. Yes, it's not your trash stuck in there blocking the flow of water but it will cause YOUR house to flood. The key again is to keep the water flowing down the hill and into the storm drains if need be.

4. If your car is parked on the main canyon road, put it in your garage, carport, driveway, anywhere but on the main canyon road. It blocks debris and water flow. Your car can also be hit by a hydroplaning driver. It can even be swept down the road in heavy rains.

5. If after all of this the road is flooding and water is about to go into your driveway then your home, have sandbags ready. They are free at the fire stations or get some at Home Depot. Always have them on hand. You can also have sand on hand. In emergency fill with dirt, rocks, place bricks on top to keep the bags in place.

6. Always have an emergency plan and kit in place. Have an emergency kit with flash lights, water... Have one for your pets as well.

7. You may lose power in a flood, this is where head lamps, flash lights come in handy. Remember you can charge your cell phone in your car. Hopefully the cell tower has not lost power. If it has, you may have to drive down to Sunset to get reception from a tower with power.

Most importantly, keep an eye out for your neighbor. Know your neighbors' names, numbers... Please do your part to prepare for the flood by clearing the street. I say this because right now only my 80 year old neighbor and I are clearing the street. I have a bad back and am barely moving here. Maybe my neighbors just don't know that they should be doing this which is why I'm writing this note. Thanks.

Neighbor Mary

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

Mary Cummins, Mary K. Cummins, Mary Katherine Cummins, Mary Cummins-Cobb, Mary, Cummins, Cobb, real estate, appraiser, appraisal, instructor, teacher, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Brentwood, Bel Air, California, licensed, permitted, single family, condo, pud, hud, fannie mae, freddie mac, uspap, certified, residential, certified resident, apartment building, multi-family, commercial, industrial, expert witness, civil, criminal, orea, dre, insurance, bonded, experienced, bilingual, spanish, english, form, 1004, 2055, land, raw, acreage, vacant, insurance, cost, income approach, market analysis, comparative, theory, appraisal theory, cost approach, sales, matched pairs, plot, plat, map, diagram, photo, photographs, photography, rear, front, street, subject, comparable, sold, listed, active, pending, expired, cancelled, listing, mls, multiple listing service, claw, themls,

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Old water main bursts near UCLA a block from me. Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates, real estate appraiser Los Angeles, California

UCLA burst water main on Sunset, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates, Real Estate Appraiser, Los Angeles, California

UCLA water main rupture: Repairs to take 'extended period of time'

UCLA Flood: After Water Main Break, Sunset Blvd. Remains Closed Near Campus

Watch: After water main break, Sunset Boulevard remains closed near UCLA campus

By MATT STEVENS, JOSEPH SERNA contact the reporters UCLALos Angeles Fire DepartmentWater SupplyArthur Ashe

UCLA water main rupture will not be fixed today, @LADWP official says

UCLA water main flooding has 'compromised' Pauley Pavilion wood floor, LAFD says

Sunset Boulevard expected to remain closed today as broken water main is repaired

Repairs to a ruptured water main near UCLA that gushed up to 10 million gallons of water onto Westwood roads as well as the campus will not be completed Wednesday and may take "an extended period of time," a utility official said.

Mary Cummins Animal Advocates Los Angeles, California real estate appraiser

The effort to repair the damaged main is complicated by the 30-inch steel pipe’s location and connection to other valves east of the rupture, said Jeff Bray, general superintendent for water distribution at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

“This leak repair will not be completed today. We’re looking at an extended period of time,” he said.

Until the water main is repaired, the section of Sunset Boulevard from Marymount Place to Westwood Plaza was expected to remain closed, prompting officials to warn commuters to stay away.

“If you don’t have any business in the area, or don’t live in the area, please don’t come close to the closure,” said Los Angeles Department of Transportation spokesman Aram Sahakian.

He urged drivers to use Wilshire Boulevard, or to go as far south as Olympic Boulevard to get around the area.

The rupture occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday underneath Sunset Boulevard near Royce Drive, just uphill from UCLA. The pipe receives its water from the Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir.

The main, which delivers 75,000 gallons a minute, was finally shut down about 7 p.m., officials said.

But by then, water gushing from 15-foot-wide hole that opened up on Sunset had deluged the campus. At one point, the geyser spewed water as high as 30 feet into the air, officials said.

Firefighters helped five people escape two underground parking garages that were flooded with torrents of water. Firefighters searched about 200 cars but found no other victims, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman said.

The length of time it took to shut off the water left DWP officials defending their response. Officials said crews worked as quickly as possible to shut down three large-diameter valves, but that they couldn't be closed too quickly because doing so could trigger additional ruptures in the web of water lines that feed the area.

Also, when crews assessed how to repair the main, they discovered two more leaks east of it, Bray said. Until those leaks are stopped, they can’t pull out the ruptured pipe and replace it, he said.

“It’s creating issues for us,” Bray said. “This leak repair will not be completed today. We’re looking at an extended period of time.”

Crews also worked overnight to drain water from the broken pipe, which must be cleared before repairs can begin, a DWP spokesman said.

Meanwhile, UCLA officials said they were still trying to assess the damage to their campus and student property.

Officials said up to 300 cars on campus were partially submerged in water and several hundred more were damaged. In all, six buildings sustained water damage, campus officials said. They were: the Pauley Pavilion, John Wooden and Acosta athletic complexes, the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center and parking structures 4 and 7.

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Jaime Moore said Wednesday that the wood flooring at the pavilion had been "compromised," although complete damage assessment had not been completed.

Workers Tuesday night were using brooms, squeegees, vacuums and floor cleaners to remove the water. As that work was underway, sandbags sat stacked at the service entrance in an effort to hold back water still cascading down the stairs.

Officials estimated the pavilion was submerged in up to 10 inches of water.

As of Wednesday morning, no DWP customers were without water, DWP spokesman Albert Rodriguez said.

Live updates from LA DWP here.
https://twitter.com/LADWP

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

Mary Cummins, Mary K. Cummins, Mary Katherine Cummins, Mary Cummins-Cobb, Mary, Cummins, Cobb, real estate, appraiser, appraisal, instructor, teacher, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Brentwood, Bel Air, California, licensed, permitted, single family, condo, pud, hud, fannie mae, freddie mac, uspap, certified, residential, certified resident, apartment building, multi-family, commercial, industrial, expert witness, civil, criminal, orea, dre, insurance, bonded, experienced, bilingual, spanish, english, form, 1004, 2055, land, raw, acreage, vacant, insurance, cost, income approach, market analysis, comparative, theory, appraisal theory, cost approach, sales, matched pairs, plot, plat, map, diagram, photo, photographs, photography, rear, front, street, subject, comparable, sold, listed, active, pending, expired, cancelled, listing, mls, multiple listing service, claw, themls,

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

FEMA uses historical data to predict future flood zones, Mary Cummins

It seems FEMA uses historical flood data to predict future floods. This makes no sense. We know the sea levels are rising. This should be taken into account. If not, people will rebuild homes in flood zones which will not survive floods. This means that FEMA will have to pay for future damages. More below.

Climate Change Impacts Absent from FEMA's Redrawn NYC Flood Maps

Scientists argue new FEMA flood maps may be too conservative because they don't consider future sea level rise, with implications for Sandy rebuilding.

By Katherine Bagley, InsideClimate News

Feb 6, 2013

FEMA released revised flood zone maps of New York City on January 28. A close-up of Coney Island, Brooklyn is pictured here.

When the federal government releasedupdated flood maps for the New York City region last week, residents were shocked to find that the number of houses and businesses in the region's flood zone had doubled since the maps were last revised, in 1986.

But it now appears that those maps might have underestimated the extent of New York's flood risk, because they don't factor in the effects of future climate change. Scientists say that by the 2080s, sea levels off the city's coast could rise by as much as five feet from melting glaciers, making storm surges more severe and causing floods much further inland than the new maps indicate.

The maps also don't incorporate data from Hurricane Sandy, which caused catastrophic flooding in the nation's financial capital. Many structures destroyed by the superstorm are not included in the newly drawn flood zones.

If future sea level rise had been taken into account, the flood zone would likely have been much larger, said Philip Orton, a physical oceanographer at theStevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, who served as a technical reviewer on the updated maps.

"The fear is that we'll get a meter [3.3 feet] of [sea level] rise by the end of the century, potentially more," Orton said. "People are rightfully concerned. ... The New York City area isn't ready for the storm surges of today, as we learned from Sandy, let alone what is possible in the future."

The omissions mean the maps already may be outdated—or will be very soon—some scientists said, with implications for Hurricane Sandy rebuilding efforts, as well as the city's plans for adapting to long-term climate change. The flood maps, which are produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), are used to set insurance requirements and building codes. If the New York maps are too conservative, property owners might be wasting their money by rebuilding in especially vulnerable areas or by adapting structures to meet standards that will have to be revised in a few years.

"Old statistics on flood risk are obsolete," said Kevin Trenberth, a distinguished senior scientist in the Climate Analysis Section at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). "Increasingly, [FEMA] should be looking ahead."

FEMA officials who spoke on background to InsideClimate News said future sea level rise wasn't included because the agency has traditionally used historical storm information to determine where flood zones should be set. Incorporating impending climate change simply wasn't part of the process.

http://insideclimatenews.org/news/20130204/climate-change-global-warming-flood-zone-hurricane-sandy-new-york-city-fema-federal-maps-revised-sea-level-rise

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Laurel Canyon home sliding down hill at 8189 Gould Ave, Los Angeles, California 90046 - Mary Cummins

Your Agent Contact Information

8189 GOULD AVE

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

How to limit flooding if you live on a canyon road in Southern California - Mary Cummins

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Old water main bursts near UCLA a block from me. Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates, real estate appraiser Los Angeles, California

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

FEMA uses historical data to predict future flood zones, Mary Cummins

Climate Change Impacts Absent from FEMA's Redrawn NYC Flood Maps

Scientists argue new FEMA flood maps may be too conservative because they don't consider future sea level rise, with implications for Sandy rebuilding.

The Disappeared Los Desaparecidos Art Installation in Los Angeles, California by Mary Cummins

Labels