Dear Community,
CASM extends its deepest sympathies to the many people whose lives are upended by the tragic fires. As community members, we are experiencing this event in all its dimensions with you. Several of us have met recently to share our experiences, to offer each other solace, and to begin thinking about how we respond. Below are some resources and support.
Resources From the City
- Palisade Fire Updates For updates on evacuations, street closures, and other information about the Palisades fire for Santa Monica residents
- Sign up for SMAlerts to receive any emergency information pertinent to the city.
- Incident Information/Website: Alerts | Los Angeles Fire Department, Palisades Fire | CAL FIRE
- Evacuation Center: Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd, 90025
- L.A. County emergency services updates
- Hotels in Santa Monica are offering specials for those who are evacuated. More information here.
- Air Quality monitoring found here.
- The Emergency Response Program provides low-barrier, safe and supportive 24-hour emergency shelter services as a result of severe weather or circumstances that pose an immediate danger to unsheltered individuals.
Additional Resources
- If you do need to evacuate, please remember to shut off your gas before you leave to prevent increased fire or explosion risk. Here are instructions for shutting off gas
- This new resource from Cal Fire provides a visual for understanding of home hardening strategies that may be relevant for you or friends and family living in higher fire-risk areas
- Watch Duty For real-time wildfire mapping. (Also offer a mobile app)
- Windy For detailed weather forecasting. (Also offer a mobile app)
- Some in CASM have found masks like this helpful to address bad air quality, especially because of the ability to replace filters
We hope you and your loved ones remain safe. We know the impacts of the fires are significant and may be felt for some time, and we intend to respond accordingly. We are in this together.
Sincerely,
The Climate Action Santa Monica Team