I had to evacuate my home, what do I do next?

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. Making an evacuation plan Where is my nearest shelter? To locate shelters near you, text "SHELTER" and your zip code to 43362.

You can also call the Red Cross at (800) 733-2767. Check this CalFire page for more information on Southern California centers. The following shelters are set up: Palisades Fire: Westwood Recreation Center 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd.



Los Angeles, CA 90025 El Camino Real Charter High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Easton Fire (Pasadena, Altadena) Pasadena Convention Center 300 E Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101 Glendale Civic Center 613 East Glendale Blvd.

, Glendale, CA 91206 Hurst Fire (Sylmar) Ritchie Valens Recreation Center 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 What about my animal, horses? 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.

Samuel Vasques, community organizer at Nature for All, said you should leave your horses’ stalls unlocked and tag the animals so the rescue effort is easier. He also shared these Facebook groups that help horse owners; Southern California Equine Emergency Evacuation ; Burbank-Glendale-Griffith Park Equestrian . Small Animals: Large Animals: What do I bring to the shelter? The Red Cross recommended the following: What will I find at the shelter? The Red Cross put out the following list: Other services offered at Red Cross centers: When can I go back home? Experts have said red flag conditions will continue until Thursday and it may not be safe to go back home until extreme weather is over.

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