General Information:
Report Damage from Eaton Fire
Email [email protected] to report any structural damage or incidents in result of the Eaton Fire. Please include a description of the damage, address/location of the damage, and photos (if able).
Report Power Outages
To report power outages in your area, please visit: https://www.sce.com/outage-center/report-an-outage or call SCE at 1-800-611-1911.
Report Downed Power Lines
To report downed power lines to Southern California Edison (SCE) call 1-800-611-1911; if the situation is an immediate emergency, call 911 first and then contact SCE.
Report Fallen/Broken Trees
For immediate emergencies related to fallen or broken trees, call 911. For non-emergency situations involving fallen or broken trees, please call the Sierra Madre Police non-emergency dispatch line at (626) 355-1414.
Safety Precautions
Stay clear of downed power lines. Call 9-1-1.
Prepare flashlights, spare batteries, and emergency supplies.
Fully charge essential devices like phones and laptops and consider a battery-powered radio.
Stay alert & follow instructions from emergency officials.
Build a go-bag or emergency kit with all the essentials you might need
- One gallon of water per person per day
- Several day supply of non-perishable food and snacks
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered radio
- Chargers and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Dust masks (N95)
- Prescription and non-prescription medications and any necessary medical devices
- Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens and solution
Local Agency Alerts
1. Sign up for Nixle
a. Register online: https://local.nixle.com/register/
b. Text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts
2. Download the Genasys app
a. https://genasys.com/
3. Sign up for Smart911: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=cityofsierramadre
4. Download the Watch Duty app
a. https://www.watchduty.org/
Follow Trusted Agencies on Social Media
• City of Sierra Madre: @cityofsierramadre
• LA County Fire: @LACoFDPIO
• LA County Sheriff: @LASDHQ
• LA County: @CountyofLA
• Office of Emergency Management: @ReadyLACounty
• Cal Fire: @calfire
Disaster Relief Assistance
1. FEMA
a. https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
b. Assistance for Housing and Other Needs
i. FEMA may provide money and other services to help you recover from losses caused by a presidentially declared disaster, such as damage to your home, car, and other personal items.
c. What FEMA Assistance Covers
i. Housing
1. Rental Assistance
2. Lodging Expense Reimbursement
3. Home Repair or Replacement
4. Accessibility Needs
5. Privately-owned Roads, Bridges, Docks
6. Temporary Housing Unit
7. Hazard Mitigation
ii. Other needs
1. Displacement
2. Childcare
3. Funeral
4. Medical/Dental
5. Personal Property
6. Transportation
AQMD Smoke Advisory
Smoke advisories are issued for large fires in or near the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction and are intended to provide a summary of current/past air quality and provide predictions of future smoke impacts. Even in areas far from fires or areas not covered by a smoke advisory, if you can smells smoke or see ash from a wildfire, avoid or limit outdoor activities. For information about the effects of wildfires on your health, and how to reduce exposures, please see AQMD's Smoke and Ash Health Safety Tips below or visit AQMD.gov for more information.
Resources
Los Angeles County Emergency Updates:
Stay informed about fire containment efforts, evacuation orders, and safety alerts. Visit the LA County Emergency Website or call 211 for updates.
CalFire Incident Map:
View real-time information on active fires and impacted areas. Access the map here.
Air Quality Monitoring:
Check current air quality conditions to prioritize your health and well-being. Click here for the South Coast Air Quality Management District's live air quality map.
Power Outage Maps:
Southern CA Edison
Additional Resources
Get air quality alerts, current air quality conditions, and forecasts by downloading the South Coast AQMD mobile app or visiting the interactive map
Get air quality advisories on the South Coast AQMD Advisory webpage or by email by subscribing at AirAlerts.org
Protect your health when particle pollution reaches unhealthy levels with the Guide for Particle Pollution
Protect your health when ozone pollution reaches unhealthy levels with the Guide for Ozone Pollution
US EPA: Create a Clean Room to Protect Indoor Air Quality During a Wildfire
Washington Department of Ecology: DIY Ecology: Breathe better by easily making a clean air fan (Video) Como hacer su propio filtro de aire limpio (Video in Spanish)
Wildfires and Health (PDF) fact sheet;
California Dept. of Public Health: Safe Cleanup of Ash
California Dept. of Public Health DEODC Emergency Preparedness - factsheet: "Reduce Exposure to Ash When Returning Home After a Fire" (PDF)
Santa Barbara County: Safe Ash Clean-Up During and After a Wildfire
See additional relevant Social Media feeds and Tips from Other Agencies