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
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 was EXPANDED as of Tuesday evening. An added "Boil Water" advisory was sent Wednesday for LA DWP customers in Zip Code 90272, only.
Related road closures are also shown.
Evacuation areas for the Hurst Fire (Sylmar area) -- north of the 210 Freeway, from Roxford to Interstate 5 / 14 Freeway split are also shown at the above link.
In addition, after an overnight into-Thursday evacuation order for the Sunset Fire near Runyon Canyon, that order was lifted as of 7:30 AM.
Find human and animal evacuation shelters for area fire incidents.
And, monitor LAFD Alerts for current information as it develops.
Preliminary Recovery Efforts
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.
Free Temporary Lodging Available for Wildfire Victims
Weather Updates from National Weather Service
As of 10 AM, January 9, the National Weather Service-Los Angeles holds these near-term projections, as they apply to LA City and nearby County areas:
"An offshore flow pattern will likely remain mostly in place through the middle of next week and keep dry conditions in place... Gusty Santa Ana winds will continue across the Southland into Friday, strengthening again tonight [Thursday]. Another round of north-to-northeast winds will develop between Saturday and Sunday, then a stronger offshore wind event is possible between [next] Monday night and Tuesday."
More details at National Weather Service-LA/Oxnard
City Red Flag Parking Restrictions Lifted
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
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
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.
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.
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