Palisades Fire: Santa Monica evacuation warning and curfew remain, businesses are open
January 14, 2025 6:01 PM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2025) – The city of Santa Monica continues to monitor the Palisades Fire response and with the continued Red Flag Warning with high winds and dry conditions and, out of an abundance of caution, the voluntary Evacuation Warning in the areas north of San Vicente Boulevard remains in place.
Current evacuation information for Santa Monica:
Current evacuation information for Santa Monica:
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 orders in the city of Los Angeles remain unchanged. A current evacuation map for the entire Palisades Fire incident can be viewed here.
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) remains closed past Lincoln Boulevard. Santa Monica remains accessible from the I-10 freeway via the Centinela Avenue, Cloverfield Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard exits.
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.
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.
Regularly scheduled city services, trash pickup, tree cleanup and street sweeping have resumed and are operating as normal.
Regularly scheduled city services, trash pickup, tree cleanup and street sweeping have resumed and are operating as normal.
Street-sweeping related parking enforcement will be suspended in the evacuation warning area north of San Vicente Boulevard on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 16 and 17 only. Residents in the evacuation warning area are asked to move their cars on their normal street sweeping days for crews to work without obstruction.
If you received a citation in Santa Monica while under an evacuation warning or order, please contact 311.
As a further preventative measure, city Public Works and Fire Departments have coordinated with the California Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) along with Cal Fire to clear overgrown vegetation on the Palisades bluffs along the Pacific Coast Highway.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health has issued a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory. Gusty winds may disperse ash from recent fire burn scars and generate dust, potentially impacting air quality throughout Los Angeles County.
Please refrain from using leaf blowers that can further disperse ash and dust. Visit the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health website for the latest fire safety and health information, safe clean up after a fire, and prohibition on using leaf blowers.
With the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Ocean Water Advisory, please refrain from power washing ash and other debris as it will further contaminate our water ways. Sweeping and disposing of ash and debris is recommended.
Residents are asked to continue limiting outdoor irrigation amid the Red Flag Warning through Jan. 15 to preserve water supply in case of an emergency.
Santa Monica's water system is currently operating normally and meeting demand. Santa Monica water is safe to drink.
For LADWP customers in Santa Monica (residents on Woodacres Rd, Esparta Way, and Ermont Place), please view the LADWP Do Not Drink Notice.
The westside Disaster Recovery Center opened today 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.
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Santa MoniCARES, a nonprofit powered by the tourism community, is connecting with generous Santa Monica businesses and residents to gather donations, discounts and special offers for first responders and evacuees.
Nearly 30 Santa Monica restaurants have donated 3,000 meals to Santa Monica Travel & Tourism to deliver to the Santa Monica Police Department and National Guard, and more than 50 other businesses have offered free meals, experiences and essential services for first responders and evacuees. If your business would like to help, visit santamonicares.org.
Santa Monica businesses are open and ready to serve evacuees, first responders and the general public. View promotions and offers from 25 local hotels extending substantial discounts to first responders and evacuees, and from over 50 restaurants, bars, salons, retail, health and wellness and car rental services.
As the region continues to respond to the devastating fires, Santa Monica businesses remain open to the public and are welcoming residents and visitors. Residents and others looking for ways to help are encouraged to support their favorite Santa Monica restaurant or retailer as they are able, including purchasing gift certificates for future use or to give to friends and loved ones affected by the fire.
“My heart is with our region as we continue to navigate these difficult times and Santa Monica is tremendously fortunate to not see any active fires or homes lost within city limits,” Mayor Lana Negrete said. “Our community is open, strong and ready to welcome all with open arms. There is a long road ahead and we have come together to show what a resilient, caring community we are here in Santa Monica.”
Visit Santa Monica businesses using Big Blue Bus or the Metro E Line. Both transit agencies have suspended fares until further notice. If driving, exit the I-10 at Lincoln or Cloverfield boulevards or Centinela Avenue due to continued PCH closures.
As air quality improves, review the bike map, and take advantage of a dense network of bikeways and convenient bike racks. Hop on your own bike or scooter to get to your destination with ease.
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.
Media Contact
Tati Simonian
Public Information Officer
Tati.Simonian@santamonica.gov
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