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Hurricane Hilary approaches Southern California, prompting evacuations and preparations

, - August 19: Seated on the ground, Norma Panilla meticulously bags sandbags at Wildwood Park in San Bernardino on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, as she prepares to shield her home from potential floodwaters expected with the impending arrival of Hurricane Hilary. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda/MediaNews Group/The Press-Enterprise via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Palm Springs residents fill over 22,000 sandbags and prepare for flooding and power outages.
  • Catalina Island issues evacuation warnings due to the impending storm.
  • San Bernardino County cancels events as the hurricane nears landfall.
  • Neighbors assist each other, especially the elderly and unhoused, in preparation efforts.
  • The storm prompts road closures and evacuations in multiple SoCal regions.