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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, CA – With widespread critical fire weather conditions prompting a Red Flag Warning across Southern California today, December 9, 2024, through Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the County.
According to the National Weather Service, widespread portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties may be affected, with strong Santa Ana winds continuing to develop today and tomorrow. Wind gusts between 50 to 80 miles per hour will be common, with winds strongest in the valley hills and mountain peaks. This event has the potential to be as strong as the Santa Ana event that led to the Mountain Fire in early November.
The LACoFD reminds residents living in wildfire-prone areas to take appropriate precautions:
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See something, say something. Report any sign of smoke or fire immediately to your local fire department by dialing 9-1-1. If you dial 9-1-1 from your cell phone, be sure to know your location.
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Have your Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan in place. It is critical for residents to be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! program that provides important pre‑planning and evacuation information.
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Prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). During elevated weather conditions, utility companies may temporarily shut off power in high-risk areas. Please plan for this possibility and consult with your local utility company for more information.
To download the Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan and view informational how-to videos, visit fire.lacounty.gov/rsg.
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