Disaster Preparedness Information
Provider: DISASTER 2025 EATON CANYON FIRE
Updated: 1/17/25 4:39pm
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EATON CANYON FIRE
Size: 14,117 acres
Containment: 65%
UPDATE ALERTS & GENERAL INFORMATION
Follow the links below for the latest updates.
FINDING FRIENDS & FAMILY
Wildfire Family Assistance Centers for those seeking information about loved ones are currently closed. For more information on reconnecting with loved ones, call (800) 675-5799 or visit: Finding Friends & Family
CURFEW
As of January 9th, a curfew from 6:00pm to 6:00am is imposed in any "Evacuation Order Zone" or any "Evacuation Warning Zone" The order shall not apply to residents living within an evacuation warning zone, who are traveling to or from their places of residence. Evacuation orders and warning zones can be checked at the links below.
This order is in effect until lifted.
EVACUATION ORDERS
Residents are not required to apply for a permit to access evacuation zones.
Please visit https://protect.genasys.com/ for an up to date map of all Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warning areas
There are currently mandatory evacuation orders in place which fall within the areas below:
- The area north of Orange Grove/Rosemead Blvd., east of Lake Ave., and west of Michillinda Ave.
EATON FIRE REPOPULATION INFORMATION
Residents in the following areas can return effective 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
Inside the unincorporated area of Altadena:
- Southwest of Altadena Drive, north of New York Drive, east of Allen Avenue
Residents in the following soft-closure areas of the unincorporated area of Altadena can return with valid proof of residence:
- East of Lake Avenue, south of Mendocino Lane
- South of Church Canyon Place, east of Old Toll Road, west of Sunset Ridge Road
Entry and Exit Points are located at the following intersections:
- New York Drive and Allen Avenue
- New York Drive and Lake Avenue
- Canyon Crest Road and Lincoln Avenue
- La Vina Lane and Lincoln Avenue
EVACUATION SHELTERS
- Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, 14201 Huston St. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
- Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas Westlake Village, CA 91362
- Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331
- Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101
- Pomona Fairplex (Gate 3), 601 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
ANIMAL EVACUATION SHELTERS
Small Animals:
- 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
- Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey
- Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
- Pasadena Humane: 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
- Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
Large Animals:
- Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry
- LA Equestrian, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank
MISSING ANIMALS:
Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Hotline (626) 577-3752
- Found animals (including pets, livestock, exotics and wildlife)
- Lost animals
- Animals left behind in an evacuated home or property
LA County Animal Services Line (562) 940-6898
- Assistance with evacuating and boarding animals
ROAD CLOSURES
- From Woodbury Rd to Ventura St
- From Woodbury Rd to Loma Alta Dr
- From Woodbury Rd to Concha St
- From Woodbury Rd to Athens St
- From Woodbury Rd to Fontanet Way
- From Washington Blvd To Crestfold Dr
- From Washington Blvd to Roosevelt Ave
- From Craig to Woodlyn Rd
Please use the links for a updated information and map of road closures:
https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/
LyftUp Disaster Response Program
Uber Disaster Response Program
AVOIDING FRAUD & SCAMS
Please see the following tips for avoiding Fraud and Scams:
DCBA:
FEMA
CA Department of Insurance:
- Public Adjuster Scams & Tips (English) (Spanish)
- Public Adjuster License Verification 800-967-9331
FTC Charity Guide
Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride For information on schedules and detours, please visit Pasadena Transit
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION ASSISTANCE:
Walgreens pharmacists may dispense emergency medication refills for most medications without prescriber authorization during a declared emergency. A store locator is available on the website.
US MAIL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR AFFECTED AREAS
Several USPS locations within the areas affected by fires have relocated their retail and delivery operations. Residents in these affected areas can pick up their mail at the new locations or submit an Official Mail Forwarding Change of Address Order to reroute their mail.
A list of USPS relocation sites with effective dates is available here.
POWER OUTAGE INFORMATION & WATER ALERTS
Pasadena Water and Power: City of Pasadena has updated their DO-NOT-DRINK water notification alert as of Tuesday, January 13th, 2025.
In the impacted areas, DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER – Bottled water should be used for all drinking (including baby formula and juice), brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice and food preparation until further notice. This also applies to pets and domestic animals. Additionally, do not try to treat the water yourself. Boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting water stand will not make the water safe to drink.
Pasadena Water and Power is distributing bottled water and personal protective equipment (PPE) for PWP customers in the Eaton Fire impacted areas at the following location. Walk-up distribution will be at the corner of Villa and Mentor.
City of Sierra Madre Water System: As a precaution, the city of Sierra Madre has issued an unsafe water alert notification as of Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
Residents with homes above Grandview Avenue should not drink or cook with tap water until further notice.
Kinneloa Irrigation District: This special district has issued an unsafe water alert notification as of Tuesday, January 8th, 2025.
Residents of the affected area to NOT USE THE TAP WATER FOR DRINKING AND COOKING until further notice.
Pasadena Water and Power Outage Map & Info
SoCal Edison Outage Map & Reporting
SoCal Gas Shut Off Information
Unincorporated Areas Public Works Hazard Reporting
Water for LA - Comprehensive List of all Water Districts and Safety Notices
SCHOOL CLOSURES
See the Los Angeles County Office of Education for a list of all LA County School Districts reporting closures.
- La Canada Unified School District (closed until Jan. 15)
- Pasadena Unified School District (closed through Jan. 17)
- Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (Malibu schools will be closed Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, Santa Monica Schools will reopen Jan. 14)
LAUSD Fire and Wind-Related School Closures
Los Angeles Unified School District will open most schools and offices on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Pasadena Community College PCC campuses (Colorado, Foothill, Jefferson) are opening, and classes resume Monday, Jan. 13. For more information and updates visit https://pasadena.edu/fireupdates/
Los Angeles Community College District
All LACCD colleges will continue remote operations on Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11, 2025. All in-person classes and support services will remain available via Zoom or online. Normal operations are anticipated to resume on Monday, January 13, 2025. Students and staff are encouraged to monitor their college websites for any updates or changes.
Santa Monica College will resume on-ground classes, services, and business operations Monday, January 13 at its Main Campus and all satellite campuses with the exception of SMC Malibu.
UCLA is operating under emergency status — undergraduate & graduate classes remote through Friday, Jan. 17 — UCLA Health hospitals are OPEN.
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT CLOSURES
- San Gabriel Valley VA Clinic resumed in-person appointments on Monday, January 13.
- The VA also relocated several residents as a precaution. See Jan 13th press release for information.
- LA County Library closed locations: Malibu and Topanga.
- All Pasadena libraries will remain closed until further notice.
- Parks and Recreation closed locations are listed at https://parks.lacounty.gov/
- Altadena Post Office operations relocated to the Pasadena Post Office until further notice
- The entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed January 8th through January 19th.
FAMILY SOURCE CENTERS
City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families (CIFD) Family Source Emergency Assistance Centers are open and available to support families in the surrounding communities with emergency assistance, including those impacted by the California wildfires. These centers are open and available to assist families with necessities and community resources, there are no income eligibility requirements.
Services Offered:
- Access to Public Benefits
- Groceries
- Diapers
- Clothing
- House Navigation
- Information and Referrals to Community Resources
Family Source Center locations are listed at: https://communityinvestment.lacity.gov/familysource-centers
FOOD RESOURCES
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Food and Nutrition for Older Adults
LA County Aging and Disabilities Dept. Disaster Food Pantry Sites
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World Central Kitchen (WCK) is serving free meals to those affected, including first responders in Southern California in response to the multiple active wildfires. Visit WCK for the locations and times.
PET FOOD & INFORMATION
Petco is offering a free locator service to families whose pets are missing as a result of the fires. If you have lost or found a pet, sign up online for Petco Love Lost.
Best Friends Animal Society has activated two pet pantry locations that can provide supplies including pet food, cat litter, pet beds and other items as well as human sanitary products for those who have lost everything. Both pantries are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at these locations:
- Best Friends Pet Adoption Center, 1845 Pontius Ave., Los Angeles 90025. (No human sanitary items.)
- Best Friends Clinic, 17411 Chatsworth St., Suite 100, Granada Hills 91344. (Human sanitary items available.)
CAMP has activated an emergency mobile clinic effort to provide free veterinary care to impacted pets displaced by the LA wildfires. To book an appointment call (310)574-5555.
- North Central Animal Shelter, 3201 Lacy St. Los Angeles 90031 - 8:00am to 2:30pm.
HEALTH & AIR QUALITY INFORMATION
Public Health Fire Safety & Health Information
South Coast Air Quality Management District Website
DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS
Donations:
The Los Angeles Fire Department has joined local city councils to partner with community organizations to accept in-kind, material donations. Please do not drop off donations at fire stations or shelters as it impacts the critical operations of these frontline responders.
Non-perishable, individually wrapped items and other essential goods to benefit those impacted by the wildfires are being accepted at the following drop-off locations:
North Valley Caring Services Food Pantry (in partnership with Council District 7)
- 15453 Rayen St., North Hills, CA 91343
- M-Th-8:30am-4pm
Friday 12pm-2pm
No weekend delivery - Point of Contact: Alycia Monroy (818) 891-0481
It's Bigger Than Us (in partnership with Council District 8)
- 4308 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
Sat-Sun 9-4PM - Point of Contact: Julio Torres (310) 568-8772
Council District 11 Office
- 7166 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester, CA 90045
- Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
Sat-Sun 12-4PM - Point of Contact: Julio Torres (310) 568-8772
Emergency Network Los Angeles (monetary and limited in-kind donations)
American Red Cross (monetary donations)
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (monetary donations)
California Community Foundation's Wildlife Recovery (monetary donations)
Salvation Army (monetary donations)
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (monetary donations)
Union Station Homeless Services (monetary and in-kind donations)
California Fire Foundation (monetary donations)
Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well Being (in-kind donations - email RaeJin@ymcala.org)
Westchester YMCA (in-kind donations - email DawnEverard@ymcala.org)
Pasadena Humane Society (monetary donations)
California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund (monetary donations)
All Power Books (monetary and in-kind donations)
Dream Center Los Angeles and iHeardmedia Los Angeles (monetary and in-kind donations)
Irwindale Recreation Dept Rockabilities (in-kind donations)
Pasadena Community Foundation (monetary donations)
Instacart (monetary)
YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles* (monetary and in-kind donations)
*For large quantity donations, contact InKindDonations@ymcaLA.org
Volunteers:
LAFD and LACFD need roads to remain clear and Angelenos to stay safe, so please do not self-deploy to impacted areas. Visit L.A. Works to sign up for alerts to volunteer as needs are announced.
Hosting Free Airbnb Stays:
Visit Airbnb's "How to Host" page if you would like to provide people a temporary place to stay during the wildfire disaster.
Business Contracts:
211LA does currently offer a path for businesses to offer goods and services in response to the wildfires. In addition to reaching out to the City Hall in the area you would like to contract with, you may check the LA County Department of Internal Services page for information about becoming a vendor.
PRICE GOUGING INFORMATION & COMPLAINT FORM
Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990
- CalHOPE Warmline 833-317-4673
- Crisis Text Line by texting LA to 741741
- iPrevail app connects to 24/7 on-demand support
- Mental Health and Stress After An Emergency (LACDMH / DPH)
- Additional DMH Disaster Mental Health Resources
- PBS: How to Talk to Kids About Wildfires