Fire News, Information and Resources for the Public
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*Jan. 26, 2025*
News, Information and Resources for the Public
todays updates
*Flood Watch Tonight *
A flood watch is in effect from 4 PM today until Monday afternoon [ [link removed] ]. Beginning tonight through Monday morning, there is a high risk for heavy rain and thunderstorms [ [link removed] ], with concern about debris flow potential for recent burn scars.
For more weather information from the National Weather Service, click here [ [link removed] ].
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*Burn Area Residents Urged to Prepare for Potential Mud and Debris Flow*
Residents of recent burn areas, including the Eaton, Palisades, Franklin, Hughes and Bridge fire areas, are urged to take extra precaution and prepare in advance of the incoming storm.
Small, isolated mud and debris flows are possible in burn areas with less than two years of recovery. Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris, and some high-risk properties in recent burn areas may be advised to evacuate. Read below to learn how to get ready for the potential mud and debris flow.
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*Town Hall Meetings with the Supervisors*
Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger are meeting with constituents tonight and tomorrow to discuss debris removal, recovery resources and other topics concerning fire victims. See below for more information.
"Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 PM in Santa Monica "
Palisades Fire Debris Removal Town Hall with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath [ [link removed] ]
Student Services Center - Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405
* Note: In-person attendance is at capacity. To view the meeting online, click here [ [link removed] ].
"Monday, Jan. 27 at 4 PM "
Altadena Recovery Community Meeting with Supervisor Kathryn Barger [ [link removed] ]
* To submit questions as you watch the meeting, tune in here [ [link removed] ].
* To watch the meeting online, click here [ [link removed] ].
*Altadena Disaster Recovery Center*
A new Disaster Recovery Center [ [link removed] ] opens in Altadena *tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26*. It will be open from 9 AM to 8 PM and available to residents seven days a week.
*Disaster Recovery Center Locations*
UCLA
Pasadena
Altadena
UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
Pasadena City College Community Education Center
3035 E Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
540 W Woodbury Rd. Altadena, Ca 91001
**Opens Monday*
*New Relief Funds for Small Businesses and Workers*
In the aftermath of devastating windstorms and wildfires that have disrupted lives and businesses across the region, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department announced the launch of the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds [ [link removed] ]. The two funds create a public-private partnership to provide immediate relief for wildfire-impacted small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and workers.
To learn more, click here [ [link removed] ].
*Returning Safely*
* Eaton Fire: *All areas are open to residents*.
* Palisades Fire: For full details on the *designated communities* that can return, see LA Fire's news alert [ [link removed] ]. Residents must show ID to enter.
Additionally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to survey, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials [ [link removed] ] from properties burned by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. *This work is free to residents*.
Read more about what to expect after your return to your community in this FAQ [ [link removed] ].
* Palisades Fire [ [link removed] ] updates
* Eaton Fire [ [link removed] ] updates
* Hughes Fire [ [link removed] ] updates
For more recovery resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov. [ [link removed] ]
*Find an Assistance Center* [ [link removed] ]
*Hotline Help With Animals* [ [link removed] ]
video of the dayReunion [ [link removed] ]
Malibu resident Patty Phillips reunites with LA County Fire Department Captain Malcolm Dicks [ [link removed] ], who rescued Patty and her dog Koda from a fiery Pacific Palisades hillside and brought them to safety.
To see more videos and PSAs, please check out our YouTube Channel [ [link removed] ].
photo of the dayReturn to property [ [link removed] ]
As residents return to their communities, LA County, Red Cross and other organizations are mobilizing to ensure residents have resources and PPE to keep them safe.
Fire victims are encouraged to take appropriate steps to safeguard their physical and mental health by following these safety tips [ [link removed] ] and reaching out for professional help if experiencing mental health distress [ [link removed] ].
*_Photos & Videos_*
* For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, *please visit our Flickr [ [link removed] ] page*.
* For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, *please visit our YouTube [ [link removed] ] page*.
click here for a full list of recovery resources [ [link removed] ]
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