The most up to date Repopulation information is available at emergency.lacounty.gov/ under the Evacuation Order and Evacuation Warning tab.

Some areas under mandatory evacuation orders have been opened to residents only. When approaching a roadblock, residents must provide proof of residency. This includes photo ID that displays the resident’s name, photo, and physical address.

Last updated 1/17/25 5pm

Evacuation orders and warnings are ongoing due to the Palisades Fire.

To find up to date information, check protect.genasys.com where you can type in your address and find your evacuation status.

Safety of our residents is the number one priority. Please follow all evacuation orders and instruction from public safety officials — these measures are in place to keep you and your loved ones safe, and cooperation is critical to save lives.

Last updated 1/17/25 5pm

A mandatory curfew will be in effect from 6pm – 6am for all residents in mandatory evacuation zones and areas impacted by the wildfires. This curfew will be enforced by the National Guard with support from local first responders.

Last updated 1/17/25 5pm

LADWP DO NOT DRINK NOTICE: A Do Not Drink Warning was issued for LADWP customers in Pacific Palisades 90272 zip code and the area north of San Vicente Blvd under evacuation orders. For more information, please contact 1-800-DIAL-DWP.

LADWP will be distributing bottled water to affected customers at two locations below:

• Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (8 a.m – 6 p.m.)
• Veteran’s Barrington Park, 300 S. Barrington, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

LADWP reports that approximately 18,000 customers remain without power across the City of Los Angeles, exclusively in fire impacted areas of the Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, and Encino.  Planned outages in those areas are expected on Thursday January 16 from 8am-3pm to support full service restoration.  For more information contact 310-524-8441.

WATERWORKS DISTRICT 29: A Do Not Drink Warning is still in effect for Waterworks District 29 for all customers located in Sunset Mesa, Big Rock and Carbon Mesa, and Topanga Canyon Road to Canyon Road, and the Saddle Peak area of Topanga. Find info here in English and Spanish.

• Bottled water is being distributed at Malibu Equestrian Park (10am-6pm).

Find updated info for LA County Waterworks Districts here.

Las Virgenes Municipal Water District DO NOT DRINK Notice: LVMWD has issued a Do Not Drink notice out of an abundance of caution to ensure their water has not been contaminated due to the fire.

LVMWD is going to each home of impacted customers to notify them and provide bottled water until the Notice is lifted. Find updates here.

Last updated 1/17/25 5pm

SoCal Edison (SCE) will implement public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) for residents due to the Red Flag Warning. 18,000 customers facing power shutoffs due to public safety. Another 121,000 customers under consideration for PSPS. Be prepared for these impacts.

SoCal Edison customers affected by PSPS can pick up water, charge devices, and access other resources at SCE Community Resource Centers. These will be open January 14-16 from 8am-10pm here:

• Chatsworth Lake Church, 23449 Lake Manor Drive Chatsworth, 91311
• Calabasas Civic Center – Founders Hall, 200 Civic Center Way Calabasas, 91302

Find up to date information on outages with SCE’s Outage Lookup Tool.

SoCalGas is working to restore service to Malibu customers who are without gas as quickly as possible, though some customers may be without gas for up to 11 days.

Utility workers staff may knock on your door to check the status of your service and to safely reconnect. We are aware that scammers may use these opportunities to take advantage of vulnerable customers.  Staff will always be wearing a vest and will carry proper employee ID. Please be vigilant.

To verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to be a representative of SoCalGas, ask for identification or call us at 1-800-427-2200 or 1-800-342-4545 for Spanish-language customer service.

Find ongoing gas outages and restoration updates at the SoCal Gas website here.

Last updated 1/17/25 5pm

SMOKE ADVISORY: Due to poor air quality, N-95 Masks are available for residents at evacuation shelters and at LA County libraries.

WINDBLOWN ASH AND DUST ADVISORY: The County Department of Public Health declared a local health emergency in Los Angeles County and issued a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory during strong Santa Ana winds. This was accompanied by an order temporarily banning the use of air blowing devices, like leaf blowers.

The recent strong winds and fires have caused hazardous air quality, increased ash, and debris, and disrupted essential health services. During the fire recovery and cleanup, air blowers are prohibited throughout the county until the Health Officer determines it is safe to use them without harming public health. To report use of air blowing devices like leaf blowers, residents can call Environmental Health at (888) 700-9995 or email ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov.

Ash is like a fine, dangerous dust that can be inhaled deep into the lungs and can cause major problems everywhere it lands. It’s not just dirt. Residents should wear an N-95 or P100 mask to filter out protect their lungs during strong wind.

Last updated 1/17/25 5pm

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency and a Local Health Emergency Declaration, County Directives, and Funding and Legislative Actions to begin to address the impacts of this emergency. These have enabled LA County to access all available resources, and will continue to do so, to support residents.

1. Proclamation of Local Emergency: Ratifies the emergency declared on January 7, 2025, to enhance the County’s response and enable access to state and federal assistance.
2. Curfew Order: Ratifies the curfew issued on January 9, 2025, covering evacuation zones in unincorporated and incorporated areas to maintain public safety and order.
3. Local Health Emergency Declaration: Ratifies the health emergency declared on January 10, 2025, addressing hazardous air quality, displacement, and disrupted health services.

1. Assessment and Assistance: Directs County departments to implement monitoring and relief efforts.
2. Education Coordination: Tasks the LA County Office of Education with supporting displaced students, transportation, and rebuilding or repairing affected schools.

1. Disaster Relief Fund: Instructs the Chief Executive Office (CEO) to create a fund, managed by a third party, to provide flexible financial support for individuals impacted by the events. It includes assessing current “Plan Z” funding and unspent departmental resources.
2. Legislative Advocacy: Directs the CEO’s Legislative Affairs to advocate for state and federal funding and legislative support for economic recovery in the County.

Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency and requested a Major Disaster Declaration on January 8th. The Governor has also declared multiple CA Executive Orders to respond to the wildfires and assist LA County residents with their relief and recovery efforts.

• Executive Order N-2-25, to support the ongoing firefight by adjusting and suspending existing CA state rules that could impose fees or slow down assistance that those impacted by the fires may need.
• Executive Order N-3-25 extends the law against price gouging, on building materials, storage services, construction and other essential goods and services for 1 year.
• Executive Order N-4-25, to help Los Angeles rebuild faster and stronger by waiving CEQA and Costal Act requirements for reconstruction, which will speed up permitting and review times, it also directs state agencies to identify additional permitting requirements (ie. the Building Code) that can safely be suspended or streamlined to accelerate rebuilding and make it more affordable.
• Executive Order N-5-25, directing fast action to clear debris, prepare for mudslides and flooding.
• Executive Order N-6-25, to quickly assist displaced students in the Los Angeles area and bolster schools affected by the firestorms.
• Executive Order N-7-25, barring predatory investors from making unsolicited undervalue offers to families impacted by the firestorms to buy their land.
• Executive Order N-8-25, to allow expert federal hazmat crews to start cleaning up properties.
• Executive Order N-9-25, to fast track the building of temporary housing by streamlining construction and occupancy of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on properties destroyed by the fires, makes it easier to place temporary trailers and other housing on property while destroyed or damaged resident is rebuilt, and extends price gouging protections on hotels, motels, and rental housing until March 25, 2025.
• Executive Order N-10-25, which suspends certain state tax laws that impose penalties, costs, and interest for late payments of property taxes due in calendar year 2025. This applies to properties in ZIP codes 90019, 90041, 90049, 90066, 90265, 90272, 90290, 90402, 91001, 91040, 91104, 91106, 91107, 93535, or 93536.

The California Insurance Commissioner has issued guidance for homeowners and insurance companies. California law requires a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies canceling or non-renewing residential insurance policies in certain areas within or adjacent to a fire perimeter after a declared state of emergency is issued by the Governor.

Following a Governor declaration of a state of emergency, the Department of Insurance partners with CAL-FIRE and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to identify wildfire perimeters and adjacent ZIP codes within the mandatory moratorium areas. The protection from cancellation or non-renewal lasts for one year from the date of the Governor’s emergency declaration.

Last updated 1/16/25 4pm

On January 8th, President Joe Biden granted Governor Newsom’s request for a major disaster declaration, and ordered federal aid be made available for residents impacted by the wildfires and straight-wind event.

This aid, coordinated and distributed by FEMA, can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

President Biden amended this order to authorize Federal funds for 100% of the cost of debris clearance for a period of 180 days.

Last updated 1/16/25 11am