Southern California Wildfires Community Alert

January 10, 2025

Dear Neighbor,

My heart goes out to all the residents, businesses, and first responders impacted by the Eaton Fire and several fires burning in the Los Angeles region. The State of California and my office are ready to support your needs and recovery from this tragic incident. Below is information and updates to help keep you safe and informed. 

Wildfire map

EATON FIRE UPDATES

All active incidents can be viewed on CAL FIRE’s website: fire.ca.gov.

  • The fire has grown to 13,690 acres with 3% containment.
  • 4,000-5,000 structures have been damaged. 
  • There are over 1,500 personnel assigned to combating this fire, with additional units and crews on the way.
Southern California Wildfires Community Update

EVACUATION ORDERS & ALERTS

EVACUATION CENTERS & SHELTERS

SCHOOL CLOSURES

  • Glendale Unified School District: Closed through January 10. Please check the GUSD’s Website for further updates.
  • L.A. Unified School District: Closed through January 10. Please check the LAUSD website for further updates.

POWER OUTAGES & WATER ADVISORIES

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. 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ASSISTANCE

  • Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App.

LA COUNTY PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS

  • For assistance seeking help for property damage claims, contact the LA County Tax Assessor at Assessor - Disaster Relief or at (213) 974-3211.

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.

SUPPORT FOR IMPACTED BUSINESSES 

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: ca.gov/report

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Call 2-1-1: Connects community members and community organizations looking for various types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County. You can also access emergency housing options. 
  • 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

For any questions or concerns, contact my office at (213) 483-5252. Se habla Español.

Stay safe,

Jessica Caloza signature

Jessica M. Caloza
Assemblymember, 52nd District

Contact


Capitol Office:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0052
Phone: (916) 319-2052
Fax: (916) 319-2152

District Office:
1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 810
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 483-5252
Fax: (213) 483-5166

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