PALISADES FIRE REPOPULATION
WHAT: Evacuation Order changes for the Palisades Fire
DATE/TIME OF RELEASE: January 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Areas of repopulation in the following zones
EVACUATION ORDERS REDUCED TO RESIDENT-ONLY ACCESS:
City of Los Angeles Zones:
LOS-0767-E, LOS-0767-K
All Zones in the City of Los Angeles are now open for resident-only access.
Resident Access: Access passes are required; however, escorts are no longer needed. Check in with law enforcement between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an access pass to all Resident-Only Zones in the City of Los Angeles. Check-in location: Lot 3 Beach Access, 1150 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90403. Curfew hours remain in effect.
Contractors will be allowed in the fire area (LA City) to conduct assessment work. Contractors will be required to provide identification and proof that they have been hired by specific residents within the impacted areas. Contractors must report to the check-in area (Lot 3) to be granted access and will be provided a pass to enter.
Department of Public Health staff are distributing personal protective equipment to residents in fire-affected areas as they return to their properties. Click here for Public Health's comprehensive list of recommendations to protect one's health in burn-out areas.
Los Angeles County Zones:
All Evacuation Orders have been lifted in the City of Malibu and unincorporated Los Angeles County.
Resident Access:
Access along PCH will be limited to residents only. Law enforcement will verify residency at the traffic control point on PCH at Carbon Beach for residents traveling east/south on PCH. Essential traffic only - expect significant delays. Potential temporary closures due to repair work in the area
Topanga Canyon Blvd. between Grand View Drive and Pacific Coast Highway will remain closed and inaccessible until further notice.
Contractors will be allowed in the fire area (LA County) to conduct assessment work. Contractors will be required to provide identification and proof that they have been hired by specific residents within the impacted areas.
ROAD CLOSURES EXIST WITHIN THE FIRE PERIMETER. CHECK FOR UPDATED ROAD CLOSURES HERE: dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/
Palisades Fire Evacuation Map, please visit: Palisades Fire | CAL FIRE
ADDRESS VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT: When approaching the roadblock, residents must provide proof of residency. Acceptable forms of identification are a photo ID that displays the resident’s name, photo, and physical address. Please have these documents ready to ensure a smooth verification process.
KNOW YOUR ZONE: Knowing your zone is critical to staying safe during a public safety emergency such as a wildfire, flood, tsunami, hurricane, earthquake, or active shooter incident. Zones will be used in emergency alert notifications to communicate who is impacted by an emergency and what actions should be taken.
Visit protect.genasys.com and type your address into the search bar at the top left.
SAFETY MESSAGE: The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and evacuation orders or warnings. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. Power may be out when you return home. For those utilizing backup generators, please review the generator use for safety information at Backup Systems | Grid Interconnections | Generating Your Own Power | Your Business | Home - SCE. Trees and poles with deep charring should be considered hazardous, particularly if still smoldering. Please use caution in these areas and obey all traffic control signs. Fire crews and utility companies will remain in the area to mitigate fire concerns, restore utilities, and bolster infrastructure.
Los Angeles Department of Power and Water (LADWP) customers can sign up for alerts by visiting: http://www.ladwp.com/outages. So Cal Edison residents can sign up for emergency alert notifications by visiting: Get Outage Alerts.
The danger doesn’t end when the wildfire is extinguished. The aftermath can present various hazards, from flash flooding and debris flows to structural instability and compromised trees. Here’s a comprehensive guide to navigating this critical period safely: Returning Home Checklist | CAL FIRE.
For valuable resources and important updates from your City and County officials, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/palisades-fire/. On this page, you’ll find information on disaster recovery assistance, emergency contacts, community support services, and guidance on rebuilding and recovery efforts for those affected by the Palisades Fire.
Los Angeles City Palisades Fire Links:
LA City - Emergency Management: Home | Emergency Management Department
LAFD: Los Angeles Fire Department
LAPD: Palisades Fire | Los Angeles Fire Department
LADWP: Pacific Palisades Fire
Los Angeles County Palisades Fire Links:
LA County – Emergency Operations Center: Palisades Fire – LA County Recovers
LA County Fire: Emergency Operations - Fire Department
LA County Sheriff: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department | A Tradition of Service
So Cal Edison: Edison International Provides Update on Southern California Wildfires and SCE Power Outages |
For more information on wildfire, visit CAL FIRE online at www.readyforwildfire.org