2025 Los Angeles Fire Resources

Resources and Updates:

• LA County Fire Information: LA County has created a one-stop webpage with maps of active fires and the latest updates. You can access it here: lacounty.gov/emergency..

• CAL FIRE: For statewide updates, evacuation orders, and preparedness tips, visit CAL FIRE’s incident page. Ready LA: Sign up for real-time evacuation notices and critical updates specific to LA County.

  • Palisades Fire - as of 10:00 am 0% Containment and 17,234 acres burned

  • Eaton Fire - as of 10:00 am 0% Containment and 10,600 acres burned

  • Hurst Fire - as of 4:45 am 10% contained and 671 acres

• APPLY for disaster relief now through FEMA

• Active Fire Incident Map (CAL FIRE): Monitor ongoing fires in California, including those in Los Angeles County.

• Air Quality Monitoring (South Coast AQMD): Get real-time air quality updates for Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

• Public Safety Power Shutoffs

  • If you have lost power (PSPS event) you can go to any of these community centers for power.

  • During this event and during the after action process, we would like to amplify the experiences of those with medical needs during the PSPS event. Please email us your PSPS experiences to senator.stern@senate.ca.gov

  • SoCal Edison: Stay Updated on Public Safety Power Shutoffs

• Evacuation guide

• Latest Evacuation Map

• Report outages online and track crew status at www.ladwp.com/outages or by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).

• Monitor LAFD Alerts to see updates on Red Flag Parking Restrictions and active fire incidents in the City of Los Angeles.

• CalTrans Traffic Alert/Map

 

Evacuation Map

https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/eaton-fire

Housing/shelter: 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary shelter for people displaced from their homes by fire. Start by filling out this form.

 

Support Emotional and Mental Health

Displacement and loss bring immense emotional strain. These resources can help.

• CalHOPE: Offers free crisis counseling for disaster survivors. Phone: 833-317-4673  calhope.org
• Disaster Distress Helpline: Provides 24/7 emotional support for those affected by natural disasters. Phone: 1-800-985-5990 or Text: “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
• LA County Department of Mental Health: Offers resources for individuals and families dealing with trauma. Phone: 1-800-854-7771 dmh.lacounty.gov

Evacuation Checklist

Before Evacuating:

• Prepare a Go-Bag:
• ID, passport, insurance documents
• Medications and medical devices
• Non-perishable food, water, and hygiene kits
• Flashlight, batteries, and first-aid supplies
• Protect Your Home:
• Shut all windows and doors.
• Turn off gas and electricity if instructed.
• Move flammable items away from your house.
• Plan Your Route:
• Identify multiple evacuation routes.
• Stay informed through CAL FIRE (fire.ca.gov).

 

Specific Needs:

For Elderly Residents:

• Ensure mobility aids, medications, and emergency contact lists are ready.

For People with Disabilities:

• Prepare assistive devices and written instructions for caregivers.

For Unhoused Individuals:

• Contact LAHSA for transportation and shelter assistance (213-683-3333).

 

Advocate for Policy Change

Push for better disaster preparedness, sustainable infrastructure, and climate change mitigation policies. Join organizations like:

• Sierra Club (sierraclub.org)
• Climate Reality Project (climaterealityproject.org)

Evacuation Centers

• Westwood Recreation Center
  1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA 90025

• El Camino Real Charter High School
  5440 Valley Circle Boulevard
  Woodland Hills, CA 91367

• Pasadena Convention Center
  300 E Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 91331)

• Pan Pacific Recreation Center 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

• Westwood Recreation Center 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles

• Arcadia Community Center 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia

• Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona

• Glendale Civic Center 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208

 

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Small Animals:

• El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills
  American Red Cross Sheltering Site with mobile animal shelter for small animals only

• Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills

• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park

• Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W Victoria St, Gardena

• Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic

• Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey

• Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster

• Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale

• Pasadena Humane Society 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena

 

Large Animals:

• Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona

• Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry

• LA Equestrian, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank

• Castaic Animal Care Center, 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic

• Pierce College Equestrian Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Preparing To Address Road Impacts:

• StreetsLA, will have emergency trucks available citywide.

  • StreetsLA will also make additional staff available to respond as needed.

• StreetsLA's Urban Forestry Division is prepared and ready to be deployed for emergency response and removal of tree debris.

• Announcements involving significant road closures or transportation impacts will be updated at ladot.lacity.org/dotnews.

• Remember to treat intersections with traffic lights that are out or flashing as four-way stops.

 

Stay Informed:

Monitor fires across the county at CalFire’s website

Download the Watch Duty app to monitor active wildfires

Click here to sign up for NotifyLA updates

Follow updates from the Los Angeles Fire Department

 

Other help with communication, transportation, etc.: 

Uber: Residents in Los Angeles County who’ve been ordered to vacate their homes can get a credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter and by using the code WILDFIRE25.

Lyft: Lyft announced it will be offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now until midnight on Jan. 15. Use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 to get the promotion.

AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes.

Verizon: Verizon announced it will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas. The company also deployed free Wi-Fi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters.

Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and Wi-Fi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15 Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.