If someone you know has received an evacuation order from an area with active wildfires, please encourage them to follow the evacuation order. To search for a specific address that might be impacted, visit protect.genasys.com. Evacuation shelters for residents and animals are available on https://lacounty.gov/emergency/
Emergency Terms & Meanings:
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Evacuation Order: This means there is an immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to access.
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Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
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Shelter In Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
Tips for preparing for and responding to power outages: https://ready.lacounty.gov/power-outage/
INSURANCE & DISASTER RESOURCES
California Department of Insurance: If you have been affected by the wild fires you can contact the California Department of Insurance with your insurance questions at 800-927-4357 or insurance.ca.gov.
LA County Assessor: “Misfortune and Calamity” Property Tax Relief
Property damaged or destroyed by the windstorms or wildfires may qualify for temporary property tax relief through the Misfortune and Calamity program.
For more information and to download the claim form (ADS-820), visit assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief or call (213) 974-3211.
No Metro fare collection today due to challenges riders faced with using their TAP cards at stations and to ensure everyone can safely travel. For the latest Metro alerts on rail and bus line closures, visit: https://alerts.metro.net/
2ND DISTRICT PARKS & MUSEUM CLOSURES
LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, and Natural History Museum are also closed today.
We need everyone’s help with preserving water to fight the fires. Please limit water usage when possible. Practice safety precautions and check in on loved ones and neighbors who may need additional support.
The Biden-Harris administration recently approved a major disaster declaration for California. We will share additional details on FEMA resources available for LA County residents impacted by this disaster, you can learn more here.
Thank you to our firefighters and emergency responders who are working non-stop to keep residents across LA County safe. Our heart goes out to anyone who has lost a loved one or their home due to these devastating fires. Our office is here to support any way we can and will continue to share updates and resources.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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