Disaster Preparedness Information
Provider: DISASTER 2025 HURST FIRE
Updated: 1/17/25 8:46am.
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HURST FIRE (SYLMAR)
Size: 799 acres
Containment: 100%
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 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 residence.
Evacuation orders and warning zones can be checked at the links below.
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.
Sylmar Fire:
- All evacuation warnings have been lifted.
EVACUATION SHELTER
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center - 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima, CA 91331
- Stoner Recreation Center at 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Calvary Community Church at 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362
ANIMAL SHELTERS
Small Animals:
Baldwin Park Animal Care Center (4275 Elton 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
El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USA
Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
Large Animals:
Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
LA Equestrian 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
ROAD CLOSURES & TRANSPORTATION
Please use the links for updated information and a map of road closures:
https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/
Commuter Express and DASH routes are currently operating with the exceptions of DASH Sylmar (not operating) and DASH Observatory/Los Feliz (only the Los Feliz portion of the route is operating due to the Observatory closure).
Rideshare
LyftUp Disaster Response Program
Uber Disaster Response Program
AVOIDING FRAUD & SCAMS
Please see the following tips for avoiding Frauds and Scams:
DCBA:
FEMA
CA Department of Insurance:
- Public Adjuster Scams & Tips (English) (Spanish)
- Public Adjuster License Verification 800-967-9331
FTC Charity Guide
POWER OUTAGE INFORMATION & WATER ALERTS
- LADWP Outage Map & Reporting
- SoCal Edison Outage Map & Reporting
- SoCal Gas Shut Off Information
- Lincoln Avenue Water Company (Altadena)
- Crescenta Valley Water District
- Las Flores Water Company
- Rubio Canon Land and Water
- 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.
- Malibu Unified School District (closed until Jan. 17th)
- Pasadena Unified School District (closed through Jan. 17)
LAUSD Fire and Wind-Related School Closures
Pasadena Community College PCC campuses (Colorado, Foothill, Jefferson) are opening, and classes have resumed. For more information and updates visit: https://pasadena.edu/fireupdates/
Los Angeles Community College District
All LACCD colleges will continue with normal operations.
Santa Monica College has resumed on-ground classes, services, and business operations. SMC Malibu Campus remains remote and closed.
UCLA is operating under emergency status — undergraduate & graduate classes remote through Friday, Jan. 17 — UCLA Health hospitals are OPEN.
COUNTY & CITY DEPARTMENT CLOSURES
- LA County Library closed locations: La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Malibu, San Fernando, and Topanga.
- All Pasadena Public Library locations are open.
- Parks and Recreation closed locations are listed at https://parks.lacounty.gov/
- Angeles National Forest Office and Visitor Center Updates.
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
- (Spanish) (Russian) (Armenian)(Cambodian)(Chinese (Simplified)(Chinese)(Farsi)
- (Korean)(Tagalog)(Vietnamese)
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
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 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)
All Power Books (monetary and in-kind donations)
Dream Center Los Angeles and iHeardmedia Los Angeles (monetary and in-kind donations)
Instacart (monetary)
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.
Dog Fosters:
Dogs Without Borders needs long-term fosters (more than 2 weeks) to free up space for the Humane Society and local shelters to serve folks with pets who need a place for their pets. Visit Dogs Without Borders for an application.
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.
LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
See the links below for Recovery Information and Wildfire Updates