Altadena residents say county is failing to help them clear mounds of debris from recent storms

Some Altadena residents say that the recent mudslides and debris flows have only compounded onto issues they've already been dealing with, even since before the Eaton Fire in January. 

The plies of mud are an unfortunately common sight in the area after the series of storms that Southern California has faced in the last few weeks. Residents say it's been much longer than that time period, however, that they've been waiting for help from county leaders. 

"It's not sustainable," said Isabel Chan. "Every time it rains, we have to do this."

Though she and her family live off of a privately owned road, the mud and debris flows that flood their property during almost every rainstorm come from public property just above the Altadena Crest Trail. As such, the Los Angeles County Public Works should be responsible for cleaning up the mess, and working to prevent further instances. 

They've asked on multiple occasions, but thus far have not received any help. 

"It was a lot of money to deal with insurance, all that stress, and then a month later this happened again," Chan said. She's one of many, including her neighbor Christine, who have had to deal with the issue on their own. "For my part, the debris removal was $4,000. For Christine, it was a lot more significant. Now we have to do this again."

In the area behind the homes the path of mudflows and mudslides is much more evident, with a long path leading directly into the neighborhood below. People who live there say the county could level the trail in a way that allows future flows to divert towards county owned property, instead of their properties. 

They say that they've been raising the issue since well before the wildfires broke out in January. 

"There is a solution." said Christine. "Just do it. You know, simple as that."

As they continue to wait, they're doing what they can to protect their homes, including lining sandbags, installing fencing and barriers and monitoring hillsides around their homes if anything goes wrong. 

"It's overwhelming stress," Chan said. 

Team Rubicon, a local volunteer group, has agreed to step up and help neighbors clear the mud as a long-term solution is sought. 

The Los Angeles County Public Works Department has not yet responded to CBS News Los Angeles' request for comment.