Fire Resources
Los Angeles County
ACTIVE WILDFIRES
Find out information about current wildfires and active emergencies.
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Fire Resources |
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Regional emergencies & evacuations. |
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| LA County Code Red Alert | Emergency & weather alerts, health notifications, building alerts and other updates. |
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Active fires, road closures & evacuations. |
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Summary of containment progress across the state. |
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Dangerous road conditions & closures. |
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View the air quality in your area. |
PREVENTION & PREPARATION
Cal Fire maintains this website to help you prepare for future wildfires including information on wildfire preparation, affordable home hardening, evacuation preparation, and what to expect after returning home.
The California Department of Insurance has provided a pre-evacuation checklist to help you avoid losing critical information in the event of an emergency.
The California Fire Safe Council helps create, operate and support local fire safe councils, community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes from catastrophic wildfire. Find your local fire safe council or start one by visiting their website.
The Red Cross has recommendations on its website about how to prepare for emergencies such as fire or power outages.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency also has recommendations for how to stay safe and prepare for wildlife threats.
The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains, along with other state and local partners, maintains a website to help communities in the southern California Wild Urban Interface (WUI) increase wildfire resilience by providing localized resources on home hardening, defensible space landscaping, and fire risk assessments.
If you are a medically vulnerable utility customer, you may eligible for a Medical Baseline Allowance with SoCal Edison which can provide assistance and financial relief during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and any other de-energization event. Questions can be directed to wildfireoutreach@sce.com.
RECOVERY RESOURCES
Pages below will help you explore available resources as you recovery from a fire.
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CA Department of Insurance recommendations for wildfire victim claims. |
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Federal financial & rental assistance following a declared emergency. |
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Cal OES debris removal, housing assistance, & other state services. |
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Application info for the removal of ash, debris, and other fire damage. |
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Non-profit agency that helps insurance policyholders navigate the claims process. |
Ventura County
ACTIVE WILDFIRES
Find out information about current wildfires and active emergencies.
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Fire Resources |
Topic |
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Visit VC Alert for notifications such as power outages, fires, and evacuations. |
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Active fires, road closures & evacuations. |
|
|
Summary of containment progress across the state. |
|
|
Dangerous road conditions & closures. |
|
|
View the air quality in your area. |
PREVENTION & PREPARATION
Cal Fire maintains this website to help you prepare for future wildfires including information on wildfire preparation, affordable home hardening, evacuation preparation, and what to expect after returning home.
The California Department of Insurance has provided a pre-evacuation checklist to help you avoid losing critical information in the event of an emergency.
The California Fire Safe Council helps create, operate and support local fire safe councils, community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes from catastrophic wildfire. Find your local fire safe council or start one by visiting their website.
The Red Cross has recommendations on its website about how to prepare for emergencies such as fire or power outages.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency also has recommendations for how to stay safe and prepare for wildlife threats.
The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains, along with other state and local partners, maintains a website to help communities in the southern California Wild Urban Interface (WUI) increase wildfire resilience by providing localized resources on home hardening, defensible space landscaping, and fire risk assessments.
If you are a medically vulnerable utility customer, you may eligible for a Medical Baseline Allowance with SoCal Edison which can provide assistance and financial relief during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and any other de-energization event. Questions can be directed to wildfireoutreach@sce.com.
RECOVERY RESOURCES
Pages below will help you explore available resources as you recovery from a fire.
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Resource |
Topic |
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CA Department of Insurance recommendations for wildfire victim claims. |
|
|
Federal financial & rental assistance following a declared emergency. |
|
|
Cal OES debris removal, housing assistance, & other state services. |
|
|
Application info for the removal of ash, debris, and other fire damage. |
|
|
Non-profit agency that helps insurance policyholders navigate the claims process. |