Boaters in LA County's South Bay are bracing for Hilary, which could be the first tropical storm to make landfall in California since 1939.
. Fire stations have sandbags ready for residents, and are making sure storm drains are cleared, but they are also making sure King Harbor makes it through the storm without major problems.
Hundreds of boats are anchored here and patrols are out making sure moorings are secured and asking boat owners to double-check their automatic pumps, in case any vessel takes on water. The canoes at Lanakila Outrigger Club have to be secured, even their small dock will be moved to a safer spot. You can already see boats from Catalina coming into an area in the harbor considered a safe haven, where they can anchor until the storm passes through. One thing to remember though, stay away from the break wall. It goes out into open water, and huge waves come in, so it’s dangerous for people wanting to see the waves, to get injured.
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