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A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN KAMLAGER-DOVE:
Dear Friend,
I am heartbroken by the devastating fires in LA County and my prayers are with all who are impacted.
While California's 37th Congressional District is not within the evacuation zone at this time, we understand that power outages have been reported in Ladera Heights and View Park-Windsor Hills. The Los Angeles Fire Department has reported that brush fires at Fairfax Ave/Stocker St and 54th and La Cienega have been extinguished as of the night of January 7, 2025.
I am closely monitoring the situation. Please connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram to stay up to date. Please see below for updates and resources.
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
- Sign up for the City of LA's emergency alert system, NotifyLA, here.
- Sign up for Alert LA County emergency alerts here.
- Sign up for the City of Culver City Emergency Alert Program here.
- Additional local emergency alert systems for other municipalities in LA County can be found here.
Federal Resources
Through FEMA, fire management assistance is available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments. This assistance helps with mitigation, management, and control of fires. For more information visit here or call 1-800-621-FEMA.
LA County Resources
The Los Angeles County Emergency Incident Response website has been activated. This website provides a mapping tool and lists real-time evacuation, shelter, and other information/resources related to the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst wildfires.
City of LA Resources
The City of LA has compiled a comprehensive list of resources as part of its emergency preparedness and response efforts. You can view those resources here.
Water and Power Outages
If you are a Southern California Edison (SCE) customer in Ladera Heights, View Park-Windsor Hills, or another impacted area without power, visit this link to report an outage or call 800-611-1911. SCE is on-site working to restore power. You can view current SCE outages here.
Department of Water & Power customers can report power outages here or call 800-342-5397. Current water outages can be viewed here and current power outages can be viewed here.
Additionally, LADWP is urging customers to conserve water during the firefighting efforts and to boil water intended for consumption due to potential contamination from ash in the system.
LAUSD Impacts
For a list of all school closures and or relocations, please click here. Affected schools are directly communicating with families. For updates, visit lausd.org. A Family Hotline is available at 213-443-1300.
Follow Los Angeles County Public Safety Partners on Social Media
- Office of Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter): @ReadyLACounty
- LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
- LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
- LA County on X: @CountyofLA
Follow the City of LA's Public Safety Partners on Social Media
- The City of Los Angeles on X: @LACity
- Mayor Karen Bass on X: @MayorOfLA
- LA City Emergency Management Department on X: @ReadyLA
- Los Angeles Fire Department on X: @LAFD
- LA City Emergency Alerts on X: @NotifyLA
Airbnb Support for Those Affected by Wildfires
Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Important Details:
- A limited number of credits are available for Airbnb stays.
- Complete the form below to receive notifications on availability.
- Evacuation zones will be verified before distributing credits.
- Spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires.
- You must currently reside in an evacuation zone.
- You must have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
Those eligible can apply for this free temporary housing here.
Additional Resources
As always, if you or your loved ones are in need of direct assistance, please call my District Office at 323-965-1422.
Sincerely,
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