In response to dangerous winds and fierce fires, the Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Southern California to help communities facing ongoing forest fires. The region faces “life-threatening” conditions and a high risk of rapid fire spread.
Visiting Pacific Palisades today, Governor Newsom met with fire officials to discuss the response to thePalisades fire, which is progressing rapidly. The fire has already burned more than 1,260 acres and forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
The governor also announced that California had obtained a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from FEMA. to ensure the availability of essential resources to fight the fire.
“This is a very dangerous windstorm that is creating an extreme fire risk – and we have not made it out of the inn. We are already seeing the destructive effects with this fire in Pacific Palisades which grew rapidly in a matter of minutes“Governor Newsom said in a statement. “Our most sincere thanks go to our expert firefighters and first responders who quickly engaged in the fight against this dangerous fire. If you are in Southern California, pay attention to weather reports and follow the advice of emergency officials.
Current SoCal Edison Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
Southern California Edison (SCE) has implemented Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in high-risk areas to reduce fire risks. The following customers are currently without power:
- Los Angeles County: 13 905 clients
- Orange County: 64 clients
- Riverside County: 731 clients
- Ventura County: 2 968 clients
Potential future outages
SCE plans to make additional outages affecting up to 439,208 customers in the region:
- Kern County: 3 254 clients
- Los Angeles County: 110 720 clients
- Orange County: 27 446 clients
- Riverside County: 125 919 clients
- San Bernardino County: 69 705 clients
- Santa Barbara County: 4 182 clients
- Ventura County: 97 982 clients
Residents are encouraged to prepare for possible outages and stay informed about the electricity situation in their area. To find out if there are outages in your area, you can view the SoCal Edison outage map here.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind alert and fire alert for Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. With gusts reaching up to 100 miles per hour in Los Angeles County, conditions are conducive to rapid spread of fires and extreme behavior by firefighters. To learn more about these severe weather conditions and fire risks, click here.
To help residents navigate these challenges, we’ve created a comprehensive wildfire safety guide with essential resources and tips:
- Stay informed: Follow local news, weather updates and emergency notifications. Sign up to receive alerts from Listos California ici.
- Prepare your home: Remove flammable vegetation and debris from around your property. Use fire-resistant materials for roofing and cladding.
- Create an escape plan: Identify several evacuation routes, establish a communication plan with your family or roommates, and prepare an emergency kit.
- Follow evacuation orders: If authorities issue an evacuation order, leave immediately. Any delay could put lives at risk. For county-specific fire information, visit:
View the full fire safety guide here. You can receive emergency updates from Ready LA here.
Southern California residents should remain vigilant as high winds and dry conditions persist through Thursday evening. Stay Prepared, Stay Safe and take proactive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones during this critical time.
