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Winter Wildfires - 2025

Wildfire Recovery Family Assistance Centers

In response to January 2025 wildfires, the City of Los Angeles will establish a Family Assistance Center (FAC) -- ONLY for those seeking information about loved ones missing as a result of the Palisades Fire. (An additional FAC will be open for the same days in the City of Pasadena; see listings).

HOURS (for both FAC locations)

Friday, January 10: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Saturday, January 11: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the Cheviot Hills location operated by LA City, Los Angeles Police Department officers will be present to take missing persons reports. Also on hand will be staff of the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, American Red Cross, LA County Medical Examiner’s Office, and LA County Department of Mental Health.
 
For more information: (800) 675-5799 or visit: Finding Friends & Family
Family Assistance Center (LA City)

Cheviot Hills Recreation Center

2551 Motor Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Phone: (310) 837-5186

Family Assistance Center (Pasadena)

Pasadena Convention Center - Visitor’s Bureau 

(to the left of the Civic Auditorium)

300 E Green Street

Pasadena, CA 91101

Area map of Palisades Fire evacuation area, effective PM Jan. 7
 

Evacuation Updates & Shelters

LA City Fire continues to battle a large and rapidly growing brush fire in the Pacific Palisades. A MANDATORY evacuation order for specific affected areas remains in effect. An added "Boil Water" advisory was sent Wednesday for LA DWP customers in Zip Codes 90272 and adjacent communities in the DWP service area north of San Vicente Blvd.

Related road closures are also shown. 

Evacuation orders for the Hurst Fire (Sylmar area) north of the 210 Freeway, were lifted as Friday afternoon (1/10)

No other evacuation orders are in effect with the City, as of this posting

 

Find human and animal evacuation shelters for area fire incidents. 

 

And, monitor LAFD Alerts for current information as it develops. 

 

Preliminary Recovery Efforts

 

View the City's new 2025 Wildfire Recovery Resource page:

 

Emergency.LACity.gov/Recovery

 

LA City's Economic Workforce and Development Department (EWDD) has compiled a list of resources available for businesses and workers impacted by 2025 wildfires, at:

EWDD Disaster Resource List

 

In addition, the County of Los Angeles has begun to collect and distribute initial information regarding fire recovery assistance.

 
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Forecasts from the National Weather Service

Expecting moderate to strong Santa Ana winds tonight, keeping the fire weather threat in the area, mainly focused on LA and Ventura Counties into Friday. The threat doesn't end after Friday however. Offshore winds will continue into early next week, peaking Sunday and Tuesday/Wednesday. There is a 40-50% chance for Red Flag Conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue to practice fire safety by avoiding work that creates sparks, report any smoke, and stay informed. Gather items you will need.
As of 10 AM, January 10, the National Weather Service-Los Angeles holds these near-term projections, as they apply to LA City and nearby County areas:
 

"[C]urrent Red Flag Warnings will likely expire on time at 6 pm today, however a Fire-Weather Watch is being considered for Saturday night through Sunday over much of LA & Ventura Counties. The latest round of gusty offshore winds have already peaked and will continue to rapidly weaken into the afternoon. The winds will strengthen once again during the day on Saturday then peak Saturday night into Sunday where gusts of 35 to 50 mph are expected." 

More details at National Weather Service-LA/Oxnard

City Red Flag Parking Restrictions Lifted 

 

An LA City Street sign indicating "no parking" due to Red Flag Days. Includes a drawing of a car being towed away.

As of 8 AM, Thursday, January 9, the LA City Fire Department (LAFD) has canceled all Red Flag parking restrictions. 

When in force, City Red Flag parking restrictions affect those streets with permanent signage posted. Find parking restriction status updates at the link below along with an interactive streets map. If uncertain, call 3-1-1 for details. 

 

Parking Restriction Updates

 

Interactive Map of Red-Flagged Streets

 

Prepare for Wildfires

 

View an interactive map of current high-wind and fire risk areas within LA City. 

Sign up for Emergency Alerts 

 

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If needed, emergency alerts will be sent out via NotifyLA. Everyone in LA City should ensure that they are subscribed to receive these alerts, have also opted-in to receive wireless emergency alerts (WEAs), and have turned off  “do not disturb” settings during dangerous weather. 

Read more about emergency alerting at:

 

Understanding Alerts  

 
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Report damage to public spaces (fallen trees, downed wires, potholes, street flooding, etc.) to LA City's 311 Call Center and connect to a wide variety of non-emergency City services and general information. 

For service requests during weather emergencies, call 311 (or 213-473-3231), visiting LACity.gov/MyLA311, or using the MyLA311 mobile app.

Power outages should be reported to LA City Department of Water and Power: (800) 342-5397 and check for outages in your area at:

 

 LADWP.com/Outages 

 

And ALWAYS call 911 for life-threatening issues.

Call 3-1-1

 

Report urgent City service issues by phone or computer.  Use 9-1-1 for life-threatening events.
 
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NotifyLA

 

During all types of local emergencies, get potentially life-saving warnings.  Register for LA City NotifyLA alerts!
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In Need of Shelter?

 

Blue skies or gray, LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) may be able to help -- adults, seniors, families or youth. 
LA County Shelter Assistance

Follow Twitter for City Updates

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Santa Susana Mutual Threat Zone 

 

City of Los Angeles emergency response and management agencies participate in and rely on mutual support relationships with adjacent jurisdictions to address threats that know no governmental boundaries. For more information during emergencies and large-scale disasters involving neighboring communities, visit the following links.
Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Ventura County Sheriff's Office - Emergency Services
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

Emergency Maps

When City emergencies occur that pose significant threats to large numbers of people, their property, or the environment, this map will populate with alerts and relevant event locations. Check local news and LAFD or LAPD websites and social media for information about smaller, localized events. To receive all-incident emergency alerts in your area register for NotifyLA