Ahead of this week's rain, the San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is warning some residents to prepare for possible flooding on the Central Coast.

The agency reports that flooding and debris flow is especially a risk in areas near the Gifford Fire burn scar.

Officials say the burned soil is less absorbent, making it more prone to repelling the water and causing a flash flood.

"If you are in an area where you can look up and see a burn scar, then you're in an area that can potentially get a debris flow," Anita Konopa, the San Luis Obispo County OES Emergency Services Coordinator, said. "What we're hoping is that residents in that area will be aware of their surroundings [and] be careful over the next few days. Once the rain starts, don't leave your house if you abs

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