Palisades Fire: Santa Monica evacuation warning and curfew remain, critical fire weather through Wednesday
January 13, 2025 5:08 PM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2025) – The city of Santa Monica continues to monitor the Palisades Fire response and the voluntary Evacuation Warning in the areas north of San Vicente Boulevard will remain in place amid continued critical fire weather.
Evacuation information for Santa Monica as of 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13:
Evacuation information for Santa Monica as of 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13:
Evacuation Warning: All areas of Santa Monica north of San Vicente Boulevard
Residents may voluntarily return to this area but should remain prepared with gathered essentials and be ready to leave the area if conditions worsen.
Evacuation warnings in other areas of the city were lifted earlier today. A current evacuation map can be viewed here.
All entry points into the city of Los Angeles from Santa Monica and Pacific Coast Highway remain closed. The public is not allowed to enter Los Angeles evacuation zones, as they are still under evacuation orders. Find the full fire map here.
The Santa Monica Police Department and law enforcement partners, along with personnel from the California National Guard, remain stationed at traffic control points around Santa Monica to assist residents with repopulating, monitor entry/exit points, secure evacuation zones in the city of Los Angeles, and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
A curfew is still in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in all evacuation zones. In Santa Monica, this applies to the area from San Vicente Boulevard north to the city limit.
The Santa Monica Police Department have made over 40 arrests in evacuation zones since Jan. 7 for crimes such as burglary, drug possession and outstanding warrants. Current evacuation zones will continue to be monitored for criminal activity.
Curfew orders are in place to protect evacuation zones from criminals who choose to loot or commit other crimes in these areas. These individuals will be arrested, booked and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
If you see anything suspicious or disturbing, please call 911 immediately for life-threatening emergencies, or (310) 458-8491.
“I continue to thank our community for your patience, support and generosity throughout this emergency,” Mayor Lana Negrete said. “Santa Monica is tremendously fortunate that fires did not cross into the city while many throughout the region are facing such catastrophic loss, including those with close ties with our residents, local business owners and some of our own city employees. We will continue to support our neighboring agencies and our hearts remain with everyone impacted by this devastating emergency.”
To support recovery efforts, Santa Monica’s community development team is working closely with local partners, including the Chamber of Commerce and Santa Monica Travel and Tourism, to coordinate housing, business relocation, school relocation and other needs from neighboring Palisades communities and sharing information about support resources to Santa Monica businesses.
To support recovery efforts, Santa Monica’s community development team is working closely with local partners, including the Chamber of Commerce and Santa Monica Travel and Tourism, to coordinate housing, business relocation, school relocation and other needs from neighboring Palisades communities and sharing information about support resources to Santa Monica businesses.
Santa MoniCARES, a program supporting local businesses and the community, is connecting with generous Santa Monica businesses and residents to gather donations, discounts, and special offers for first responders and evacuees. Donate here.
Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 1 to 8 p.m. Starting Wednesday, Jan.15, they will be available to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Westside location is at UCLA Research Park West, 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Visit recovery.lacounty.gov for more information.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant of scammers and price gouging. Find resources from the California Attorney General's Office here.
As of Jan. 7, state and local laws prohibit price increases exceeding 10 percent for goods, services, and housing after the declared fire and wind emergencies. If you suspect instances of price gouging in Santa Monica, please contact the Consumer Protection Unit of the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office at Consumer.Mailbox@santamonica.gov or visit smconsumer.org.
For rental listings, be sure that you're working with trusted sources and know the clues of a rental housing scam. Click here for general information on how to avoid rental listing scams.
Residents are asked for their patience as they return home. Evacuated areas may have potential debris and downed trees from high winds on the roads. Exercise caution when entering these areas. Call 911 to report down power lines or immediate threats to life or property.
Visit LA County Department of Public Health for the latest fire safety and health information, safe clean up after a fire, and prohibition on using leaf blowers.
For the latest on air quality in the region, visit AQMD - Home. View the air quality map at AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.
Beach water quality may be affected due to runoff during firefighting operations, as well as debris from fire-damaged homes. View the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Ocean Water Advisory for more information.
For Los Angeles Department of Water and Power water customers in Santa Monica (residents that live on Woodacres Road, Esparta Way, and Ermont Place north of San Vicente Boulevard), please view the Do Not Drink Notice for Pacific Palisades and Surrounding Communities. For questions, call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
All other water customers within city limits are serviced by the city of Santa Monica water utility. Water serviced by the city of Santa Monica water utility remains safe to drink.
Extreme fire danger continues with the National Weather Service Red Flag Warning, in effect through Wednesday, Jan. 15. Wind gusts could reach up to 30 mph in Santa Monica and up to 50-75 mph in the mountain areas.
The city will continue to monitor fire activity and has upstaffed fire resources in Santa Monica. Out of state firefighting reinforcements are in the area to support Palisades Fire efforts and Santa Monica is helping facilitate lodging and apparatus staging areas for fire teams fighting on the front lines.
Residents are encouraged to continue to follow updates and sign up for SMAlerts for important safety information and follow the city on Facebook, X or Instagram for regular updates.
For more information about donations and the latest on city events and facility closures, and continued Palisades Fire updates, visit Santamonica.gov.
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Tati Simonian
Public Information Officer
Tati.Simonian@santamonica.gov
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