Updated 1/14/25
As of this morning, no lives have been reported lost in Sylmar and the fire is 76% contained. I am grateful to our community for following evacuation orders, staying proactively updated and sharing resources.
EVACUATION ORDERS & ALERTS
Stay updated on the latest news and evacuation notices
L.A. County - AlertLA Emergency Alert System - sign-up here
L.A. City - NotifyLA Emergency Alert System - sign-up here
City of San Fernando - Emergency Alert System - sign-up here
Evacuation Resources and Information - https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
ANIMAL SHELTER
Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91506
ROAD CLOSURES
Please click HERE to view LA County Road Closures
SCHOOL CLOSURES (LAUSD)
For the latest updates on school closures and meal distributions, please visit the LAUSD website at: lausd.org. For information on mental health supportive services for students and families in need, please call the LAUSD Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840.
POWER UPDATES
Information from LA Department of Water and Power can be found here:
Customers are reminded to dial 911 if they see a downed wire however, if they run into an issue connecting with 911, they can report it by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP
Power outage information from SoCal Edison can be found here: www.sce.com/outage. Customers are reminded to dial 911 if they see a downed wire however, if they run into an issue connecting with 911, they can report if online https://www.sce.com/outage-center/report-an-outage
DISASTER RELIEF INFORMATION FOR PROPRTY TAXPAYERS
If property was substantially damaged or destroyed by a Governor-declared disaster, Prop.19 provides for your property's tax base to be transferred to a comparable property within the same county or another county in California. For additional help, please use the County’s Contact Form.
CONSUMER PROTECTION & PRICE GOUGING
If you see price gouging or if you've been the victim of it, we encourage you to file a report with the California Department of Justice at: oag.ca.gov/report
SAFETY TIPS
Have an emergency kit ready
Check on loved ones who may need assistance
Keep roads clear to allow emergency crews to work effectively
Please make way for utility workers to work effectively
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
LA County Preparedness Resources:
Learn how to prepare for emergencies, including creating a disaster plan and emergency kit, at lacounty.gov
LA County Recovery Resources:
If you are impacted by the fire and need recovery assistance, such as housing or financial resources, visit lacounty.gov/emergency/recovery
To find the map of the current emergency incidents please visit https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
I am working proactively with our statewide departments like CalFire and CalOES, along with our local governments and community resource facilities to provide additional statewide resources and support.
My heart goes out to all the families and loved ones that have been impacted during this challenging time. Sending you strength and comfort.
