Our hearts and sympathies go out to our southern California community during these January wildfire and public safety power shutoff events. This time of crisis, living in fear of losing our homes, our communities, and potentially our loved ones, takes a toll on young children.   Please be aware of steps you can take to be ready if you need to evacuate or shelter in place, possibly without electricity.

• In the case of a wildfire near your home, please listen to local authorities. If told to leave, Don’t Wait, Evacuate. Check fire.ca.gov for updates and resources for new and ongoing incidents.
• If you are in Los Angeles County, visit lacounty.gov/emergency for the most up-to-date information.
• Shelters are open in Los Angeles County:
  

  Emergency Evacuation Centers

  Westwood Recreation Center

  The center is open for evacuees for shelter. Thankfully, they accept domestic family pets, but they must be in a travel carrier or pet crate. And it will allow residents to remain overnight.

  📍 Location: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025

  Ritchie Valens Recreation Center

  📍 Location: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd

  El Camino Real Charter High School

  📍 Location: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

  Pasadena Civic Center

  📍 Location: 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

  Arcadia Community Center

  📍 Location: 375 Campus Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007

• Get alerts directly to your phone by signing up for local emergency alerts.

Share this information with your friends and other people you know to prepare and stay safe.