Last Updated: January 13th, 2025 @ 8:42AM PST directly from https://lacounty.gov/emergency/.
As fires continue to affect our community, staying informed and prepared is more important than ever. We’ve gathered essential tools, resources, and tips from LA County to help you navigate this challenging time. From evacuation updates and safety guidelines to resources for recovery and support, this page is here to guide you.
We’ll also be updating it with the latest information from the LA County website, so check back often for updates. For even more information, please visit https://lacounty.gov/emergency/ directly.
Together, we can stay safe and support each other through this.
Register for Emergency Alerts
Alert LA County Notification System: Register for Alert LA County
Local Emergency Alert Systems in LA County: More Information on Local Alert Systems
Evacuations
Multiple evacuations are in place. Please visit https://lacounty.gov/emergency/ to see all current evacuations.
Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
- To see a map of Evacuation Orders, visit: protect.genasys.com.
Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
- To see a map of Evacuation Warnings, visit: protect.genasys.com.
Shelter In Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
Evacuation Shelters
- Calvary Community Church – 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
- Pan Pacific Recreational Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Pasadena Civic Auditorium – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3) – 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
- Stoner Recreation Center – 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Lanark Recreation Center – 21816 Lanark Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304
- Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Rec Center – 14201 Houston St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Animal Shelters
Small Animals:
- Agoura Animal Care Center – 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Baldwin Park Animal Care Center – 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
- Carson Animal Care Center – 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
- Downey Animal Care Center – 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
- Lancaster Animal Care Center – 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
- Palmdale Animal Care Center – 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
Large Animals:
- Pomona Fairplex – 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo – 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
- Antelope Valley Fair – 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
Water Alerts
Residents in the communities impacted by the fires should check with their local water district for information about alerts and notices:
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles County Public Works:
- LA County Waterworks District 21, Kagel Canyon – Boil Notice (Combined English and Spanish flyer)
- LA County Waterworks District 29, Malibu – Do Not Drink Notice (Combined English and Spanish flyer)
- For more information, please visit Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts website.
LA County Waterworks District is hosting a water distribution event starting January 11th until further notice in Malibu: 23533 West Civic Center Way Malibu, CA 90265 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
The Following all are agencies of the Foothill Municipal Water District, who have posted the following notices on their website: https://www.fmwd.com/home
- Las Flores Water Company
- Rubio Cañon Land and Water – Notice
- Lincoln Ave Water Company (Altadena)
- Kinneloa Irrigation District – Notice
- Crescenta Valley Water District
Donations and Volunteers
- Emergency Network Los Angeles: https://enla.org/donate
- American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/?srsltid=AfmBOoryAp35IR3Di6A4-vmUfQQEIs21E_s16T3VS72CFGpvAL-w4xRA
- LA Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/
Health Alerts
Public Health reminds residents in the affected areas to take precautions to protect their health and well-being after a fire. When returning home after a fire, it is important to know the proper steps and actions to take to clean, rebuild and recover safely.
Learn more at https://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Wildfire/.
Road Closures
Information on road closures may be found by visiting the following:
Impacts to LA County Services
For a full list of LA County services that are impacted, please visit https://lacounty.gov/emergency/ .
Additional Resources
- Alert LA County Notification System: Register for Alert LA County
- Local Emergency Alert Systems in LA County: More Information on Local Alert Systems
- Download Emergency Survival Guide Here
- Public Saftey on Social Media
- Office of Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter): @ReadyLACounty
- LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
- LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
- LA County on X: @CountyofLA
Sources:
Los Angeles County, “Emergency.” Accessed January 8, 2025. https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
The information provided on this page is entirely sourced from the Los Angeles County website and is shared here for public awareness. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit their official site directly.