Hurst Fire and Lidia Fire: Resources for Affected Residents
If you have been directly affected by the Hurst Fire or Lidia 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 91331)
Animal Evacuation Centers
Small Animal Shelters
- Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, 4275 Elton St., Baldwin Park
- Carson Animal Care Center, 216 W Victoria St., Gardena, CA
- Downey Animal Care Center, 11258 Garfield Ave., Downey
- El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USA
- Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster
- Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale
Large Animal Shelters
- Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic
- Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona
- Industry Hills Expo, 16200 Temple Ave., City of Industry
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W Riverside Dr., Burbank
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
Follow San Bernardino County Safety Partners
- SB County Fire on X: @SBCOUNTYFIRE
- SB Country on X: @SBCounty
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
- San Bernardino County Fire Protection District: Phone: (909) 387-5974
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) 729-6232 with any questions.