The following LA County school districts and schools are reporting closures for Friday, January 10, 2025 due to the fires and weather conditions in the area.
- Alhambra Unified School District
- Arcadia Unified School District
- Burbank Unified School District
- Compton Unified School District
- Culver City Unified School District
- Duarte Unified School District
- El Monte City School District
- Glendale Unified School District
- La Canada Unified
- Los Angeles County Office of Education: Barry J Nidorf and Campus Kilpatrick
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Monrovia Unified School District
- Mountain View School District
- Pasadena Unified School District
- Rosemead School District
- San Gabriel Unified School District
- Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
- South Pasadena Unified School District
- Temple City Unified School District
Wildfire and Windstorm Resources
Community Resources - Wildfire and Windstorm
Emergency Resources - Wildfire and Windstorm
Mental Health and Wellness Resources - Wildfire and Windstorm
School District Resources - Wildfire and Windstorm
Spanish-Community Resources - Wildfire and Windstorm
Spanish-Emergency Resources - Wildfire and Windstorm
Spanish-Mental Health and Wellness Resources - Wildfire and Windstorm
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
- County of Los Angeles | Emergency lacounty.gov/emergency
- This page is currently activated for the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire and other wildfires.
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE
- Monitor weather conditions on the National Weather Service website or local news outlets.
- L.A. County Public Works | Debris Removal – L.A. County Public Works can assist with debris and fallen tree removal. Call 800-675-HELP.
- Urgent requests can be reported 24/7 by calling 800-675-4357.
- Be Disaster Ready, California | Prepare for Emergencies
- California Department of Social Services | Los Angeles County
- California Department of Food and Agriculture | Wildfire Recovery Resources
- California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services | State Recovery Resources
- Safe Clean-up After Fire Tips:
- Wear gloves, long sleeve shirts and pants to avoid skin contact.
- Wear an N95 or P100 mask while cleaning or if you must go outside in smoky conditions for long periods of time in areas with heavy smoke or where ash is present.
- If you see or smell smoke, or notice particles and ash in the air, stay indoors to limit exposure, especially if you have heart or lung conditions, are elderly, or have children.
- Gently Sweep indoor and outdoor surfaces, then follow with wet mopping.
- Don’t use leaf blowers or shop vacuums.
EVACUATION CENTERS
Arcadia Community Center
375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Pan Pacific Recreational Center
7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Pasadena Civic Center
300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Pomona Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
Visit lacounty.gov/emergency for the latest Evacuation Center and Animal Shelter updates.
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
Individual assistance available through FEMA, register through:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Applying online is the easiest, fastest, and most convenient way to apply
- On the FEMA App for mobile devices.
- Call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. (PST). Help is available in most languages.
- Watch an accessible video about how to apply here.
Assistance for small businesses available through the federal Small Business Administration (SBA)
What is individual assistance?
Individual assistance consists of multiple federal programs to help disaster survivors start to recover. These programs include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced Financial Assistance
- Housing and Rental Assistance
- Funds for Repair / Replacement of Damaged Homes
- Disaster Legal Services
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance
- Other Needs Assistance
How do I file an insurance claim?
Visit Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims (California Department of Insurance) for multi-lingual tips on preparing for an insurance claim. Another helpful resource is Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) For disaster assistance, call 800-621-3362 or search FEMA Emergency hotels at: Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) Program.
- Mutual Aid LA’s Resource Spreadsheet: Access Google Sheet with available shelter and animal center information.
- American Red Cross | Los Angeles Region: Check with the American Red Cross for shelter locations and services. Hotline assistance is available at 1-800-RED-CROSS or their website.
- 211 L.A.: Partners with Airbnb.org to connect families displaced by the fire with a place to stay. Submit your information in this form to receive notifications on availability. Please note, spaces are limited.
- Queen Mary: This Long Beach hotel is offering rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation will include a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. The reservation will also waive pet and Historical Preservation fees.
- Big Bear: View homes and hotels on this page, which has been created specifically for the needs of fire evacuees.
- Visit Anaheim: Visit their website to find special hotel offers and assistance.
- California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services | Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Los Angeles County
As the fires in Los Angeles continue, our thoughts are with everyone affected. Ash, smoke, and soot contain toxic chemicals and pose serious health risks during and after the fires. Do not enter burned areas without proper personal protective equipment (PPE). For more information and safety tips, we recommend the below websites
Wildfire Smoke & Ash Safety Tips from South Coast Air Quality Management District
Respiratory Protection During Cleanup from the Department of Industrial Relations
Stay up to date on the air quality near you using the live map on AirNow.gov. This tool provides real-time updates on fire locations and the air quality in surrounding areas..
Additional Resources:
Monitor air quality via South Coast Air Quality Management District.
EPA: Reduce Your Smoke Exposure (Spanish Version)
California Department of Public Health: Masking Tips for Children (Spanish Version)
Check with your local water district for information on alerts and notices
SoCal Edison Outage Map & Reporting
SoCal Gas Shut Off Information
Lincoln Avenue Water Company (Altadena)
Crescenta Valley Water District
AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes.
Verizon: Verizon announced it will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas. The company also deployed free Wifi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters.
Keep informed about road closures and detours:
- LA County Public Works Road Closures
- Caltrans QuickMap
- LA Metro Service Impacts: Metro: Fare collection for rides on Metro has been suspended systemwide.
- Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
- Lyft Disaster Response : Lyft: Riders in need can use the code CAFIRERELIEF25, valid for 2 rides up to $25 each ($50 total) for 500 riders from now until 1/15 at 11:59 p.m.
- Uber: Use promo code WILFIRE25 in the wallet section of your Uber app to redeem a free Uber ride up to $40.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Information Hotline: 1-323-881-2411.
211 LA County: https://211la.org or dial 2-1-1 for non-emergency assistance and resources. LA County 211 is also partnering with Airbnb to provide emergency shelter to displaced residents.
Disaster Distress Helpline: a national hotline dedicated to providing 24/7 year-round disaster crisis counseling. If you or one of your patients is experiencing disaster-related distress, call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained counselor.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 (24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress).
Spanish-speaking counselors: 1-888-628-9454.
Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.
California Parent and Youth Helpline: Call, text, or chat a live person to get emotional support and referrals in English, Spanish and other languages at 855-427-2736. Someone is always available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week
Digital Applications:
BrightLife Kids: A CalHope app by Brightline providing mental health and caregiving support tailored to children aged 0-12 years old and their families. BrightLife Kids is available free of charge and can be shared as a resource to caregivers and families experiencing stress.
Soluna App: California’s mental health app designed for ages 13-25, offering emotional health resources. Completely free and confidential for California teens and young adults. Always.
Never a Bother: Launched in 2024 by the California Department of Public Health’s Office of Suicide Prevention, this campaign aims to prevent suicide among teens and young adults in California.
Tips and Guides:
National Child Traumatic Stress Network Wildfire Resources: Provides guidance on supporting children affected by wildfire-related trauma.
California Association of School Psychologists: Resources for teachers and families to support children and youth following a wildfire.
Children & Recovery from Wildfires: This guide discusses potential reactions and helpful responses according to kids’ age groups.
Helping Children After a Wildfire: Tips for caregivers and teachers from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
How to Talk to Your Children About the California Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters from Parents Magazine.
Be Prepared to Communicate: Tip sheet from the UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence to support parents in speaking with their kids about difficult situations.
Coping After a Natural Disaster: Resource for parents of babies and toddlers from the national nonprofit organization Zero to Three.
Coping with Trauma and Stress in the Face of Wildfires: Tips for Early Childhood Educators from the national nonprofit organization Zero to Three.
LACOE – Compilation of Resources: Various wildfire-focused mental health and homeless education resources.
Small Animals
Agoura Animal Care Center 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, 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
Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
Large Animals
Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
Antelope Valley Fair 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
Request for Allowance of Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions (Form J-13A)
To help schools avoid funding losses due to closures caused by wildfires, the California Department of Education (CDE) is encouraging charter schools, school districts and county offices of education to submit J-13A waiver requests. J-13A waivers are used in cases of emergency school closures to prevent the loss of attendance-based funding. More information can be found on the CDE Form J-13A web page.
School Outdoor Air Quality Activity Recommendations
The CDE released updated School Outdoor Air Quality Activity Recommendations (PDF) last year, providing local educational agencies with resources to make informed decisions about conducting school activities and closures based on local air quality conditions when communities are impacted by wildfire smoke.
California School Emergency Reporting System
The School Emergency Reporting System (SERS) web application is utilized by the CDE to track school statuses during disasters. Please log on to report new emergency incidents and update your educational agency’s
situational status.
Initial Damage Estimate (IDE)
To claim damage and recovery reimbursements, please capture images, create reports, and maintain expense documentation for all activities. In alignment with the County of Los Angeles Emergency Operations Plan, please provide an IDE by noon on Monday, January 13, 2025. Review the IDE Fact Sheet as reference.
Independent Study Updates and Toolkit
Reminder regarding recent changes to requirements related to independent study programs (as per Senate Bill (SB) 153, effective June 29, 2024, and SB 114 from the previous year).
Highlights include:
1. Attendance Counting: Average daily attendance (ADA) now counts from a student’s first day of independent study, rather than after three consecutive days.
2. Program Duration: “Short-term” independent study is now defined as 15 school days or fewer, while “long-term” is 16 school days or more.
3. Written Agreements: For short-term programs, again between 1-15 days - agreements can be signed anytime during the school year. For long-term programs, agreements must be signed before the program starts.
4. ADA Computation: Pupil work product now includes time spent in asynchronous instruction, documented by a computer program.
SB 114 mandates that in emergencies, Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) must offer independent study within 10 days of school closure and reopen for in-person instruction as soon as possible. LEAs must also maintain emergency plans and submit Form J-13A for ADA credit during closures.
LEAs are advised to update their policies and consult legal counsel regarding these changes.
EASE - Employee Assistance Service for Education
A reminder, to EASE member districts: We are available to help you during these difficult times. Our services are free, confidential and 24/7. Professional counselors are ready to help.
Call the EASE Hotline for assistance: 800-882-1341.
- LACOE and its philanthropic partner, the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, have launched a dedicated fund to support students, families and educators through a regional recovery. All donations to the Los Angeles County Education Wildfire Recovery Fund will be dedicated to support local communities that have been most affected by the fires.
- GoFundMe – California Wildfire Relief Fund Verified campaigns are raising funds for individuals and organizations affected by the wildfires.
- California Community Foundation – Wildfire Recovery Fund This fund supports long-term solutions for communities affected by wildfires in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (LAFD) The LAFD Foundation provides critical equipment and funds to support firefighters during emergencies.
- The American Red Cross is accepting donations online. The organization plays a role in disaster recovery by providing emergency shelters, meals, medical care, and recovery planning services.
- The Salvation Army: Donations are being accepted for wildfire relief efforts in Southern California. The Salvation Army has trained staff that is mobilizing to provide food, water, shelter and other needed resources.
- Project HOPE: Health and humanitarian organization Project HOPE is assessing conditions in shelters, coordinating with government officials and local organizations and is prepared to support local shelters, health workers, and marginalized communities to help with shelter and mental health needs.
- LA Food Bank-Food Assistance after Fires, Earthquakes and other Disasters: The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank provides year-round food assistance to those facing hunger and also acts as a first responder during natural disasters.
- SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education have joined forces with the nonprofit SupplyBank.org to gather and distribute donations and emergency resources to school communities most affected by the wildfires.
