Hughes Wildfire: Resources for Affected Residents

If you have been directly affected by the Hughes Fire, here are essential resources and information you can access immediately.

State and Local Resources

During a Wildfire

• Ready LA: Sign up for real-time evacuation notices and critical updates specific to LA County.
• Active Fire Incident Map (CAL FIRE): Monitor ongoing fires in California, including those in Los Angeles County.
• Air Quality Monitoring (South Coast AQMD): Get real-time air quality updates for Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
• Evacuation guide
• Latest Evacuation Map
• SoCal Edison: Stay Updated on Public Safety Power Shutoffs
• CalTrans Traffic Alert/Map

Evacuation centers

• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
• Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
• Pasadena Civic Auditorium – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
• Stoner Recreation Center – 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
• Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Rec Center – 14201 Houston St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
• Valencia High School – 27801 Dickson Dr, Valencia, CA 91355

Animal Evacuation Centers

Small Animals:

• Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
• Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Large Animals:

• Pierce College Equestrian Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371

After a Wildfire

• Debris Removal Program (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery): Information on safe cleanup and debris removal following a wildfire.
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Disaster Mental Health Resources
• California Disaster Assistance (Cal OES): Financial recovery programs, housing assistance, and rebuilding guidance.

Stay Updated

Follow Los Angeles County Public Safety Partners on Social Media

• Office of Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter): @ReadyLACounty
• LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
• LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
• LA County on X: @CountyofLA
• Angeles National Forest on X: @angeles_nf
• CHP Newhall on X: @CHP_Newhall

Contact Your Local Offices: For personalized assistance, reach out to these local offices for support:

• CAL FIRE Southern Region Office: Phone: (951) 782-4140
• Los Angeles County Fire Department Headquarters: Phone: (323) 881-2411

Prepare to make an Insurance Claim

• Keep all receipts during your evacuation.
• Policy provisions, including deductibles, vary by company, and residents should check with their insurance company or agent as soon as possible to confirm coverage, limits, and any other limitations and documentation requirements. Most renter’s policies also typically include Additional Living Expense (ALE) coverage.
• Document the date, time, and names of any insurance company employees you speak to regarding your coverage.
• Consumers should make sure any insurance agent or public adjuster offering their services has a valid license by checking online with the Department of Insurance.
• Download the Department’s Top 10 Tips for Wildfire Claimants (also available in Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese), which includes information about claiming ALE benefits.
• Under existing law, public adjusters cannot solicit business for seven calendar days after a disaster.
• Don’t forget copies of insurance policies, important papers, and a photo or video inventory of your possessions. An inventory can be completed quickly and easily on your smart phone and safely stored in the Cloud.

Your safety is our top priority. Stay informed, stay prepared and feel free to contact my district office at (661) 286-1471 with any questions.