Evacuees from the Palisades fire at an evacuation and shelter center at Westwood Recreation Center.
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Personal safety comes first, officials have stressed as thousands of people in Southern California have evacuated their homes. If you have to leave, choose the safer option.
What we know so far: There are several fires across Southern California at zero or little containment. Authorities are urging residents to heed evacuation orders early.
Keep reading... for more tips.
Personal safety comes first, officials have stressed as thousands of people in Southern California have evacuated their homes.
If you're told to leave have to leave, go immediately. If you're told you might need to leave, get ready.
To locate shelters near you, text "SHELTER" and your zip code to 43362. You can also call the Red Cross at (800) 733-2767. You can also call 211 for services that might match fire victims with temporary housing.
Check this CalFire page for more information on Southern California centers. The following shelters are among those operating now:
Palisades Fire:
Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (accepts small animals)
Pasadena Convention Center: 300 E Green St, Pasadena
El Camino Real Charter High School:5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
Eaton Fire (Pasadena, Altadena)
Pasadena Convention Center — 300 E. Green St., Pasadena | Parking is available at the parking structure across the street, at 155 E. Green St.
Westwood Recreation Center — 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
El Camino Real Charter High School — 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills
Pomona Fairplex — 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
Hurst Fire (Sylmar)
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center —10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima
What about my animals, small and large?
The Red Cross says if you’re able to drop off your pet at an animal shelter, that’s the best move. If not, some community shelters will be able to help you place your animal.
Jacob Margolis, LAist's science reporter, examines the new normal of big fires in California.
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