January 9, 2025

Dear Neighbor,

The Eaton Fire continues to challenge our community and I remain committed to providing you with the latest updates and resources to keep you and your family safe. Below are critical details for those affected by the fire.

EVACUATION ORDERS & ALERTS

• Stay informed with real-time updates:
  • L.A. County: AlertLA Emergency Alert System
  • L.A. City: NotifyLA Emergency Alert System
  • Glendale: Everbridge Emergency Alerts
• How to Prepare and Evacuate Safely
• Updated Evacuation Maps

EVACUATION CENTERS & SHELTERS

• Arcadia Community Center: 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
• Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
• Pacific Community Center: 501 S Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA 91204
• Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506 (accepts large animals)
• The Dream Center: 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
• LA Equestrian Center Large Animal Shelter 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
• Pasadena Humane Society: 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
• Pomona Fairplex: 1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA.

SCHOOL CLOSURES

• Glendale Unified School District: Closed through January 10. Please check GUSD’s Website for further updates.
• For the latest updates on LAUSD school closures and relocations, visit: lausd.org

POWER OUTAGES & WATER ADVISORIES

• LADWP: Outage Updates
  • How to report outages or down trees: https://www.ladwp.com/account/report-problem
• Glendale Water & Power: Outage Map
• Free Wi-Fi: Verizon has deployed free Wi-Fi and charging stations for public use in several locations throughout the community:
  • Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles 90025
  • El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  • Oxnard College: 4000 S Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033

INSURANCE CLAIMS & RECOVERY TIPS

• Document damage with photos or videos.
• Keep all receipts for expenses related to evacuation or temporary housing.
• Consult the Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants.
• For personalized assistance, contact the California Department of Insurance Hotline at 800-927-4357.

ROAD CLOSURES & TRANSPORTATION

• View current road closures: LA County Road Closures
• View live CalTrans Traffic Alert/Map
• Lyft and Uber are providing free rides to individuals impacted by the California wildfires.
  • Lyft Code: CARELIEF2025, for rides to and from designated relief sites.
  • Uber Code: WILDFIRE25, for $40 of free rides.

SUPPORT FOR IMPACTED BUSINESSES

• THE U.S. Small Business Administration is expected to have SBA disaster loans available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster declaration. You can find more information here:
  • CA Incident: https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=CA-20030
  • General Information: sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
• Get support from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation and find information on What To Do After a Disaster

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

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Air Quality Monitoring: Stay updated with South Coast AQMD.
• California Disaster Assistance: Financial aid and housing resources at Cal OES.
• Mental Health Support: A. County Department of Mental Health.

 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.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the firefighters, first responders, and emergency crews risking their lives to protect our community. Please follow evacuation orders promptly and keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles.

For any questions or concerns, contact my office at (916) 319-2052.

Stay safe,

Jessica M. Caloza
Assemblymember, 52nd District