General Info About LA Fires
| Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Hospital Command Center: | If you have experienced losses due to the fire, contact (310) 267-9336. |
| Air Quality: | We are closely monitoring air quality across campus, with real-time data available through UCLA’s AirQuality website. Updates to campus operations will be shared with the community through BruinALERT. |
| Bruins Safe App: | The Bruins Safe app sends instant notifications and instructions when on-campus emergencies occur, and it allows for contact with campus safety staff quickly for help during an emergency or to report a hazard. The app also provides safety resources. |
| CDC Wildfires and Your Safety: | https://www.cdc.gov/wildfires/about/index.html |
| Evacuation zones | Please check here for updated evacuation zones in your area. |
| Mask availability for those on campus: | If desired, you may obtain an N95 mask from the Ashe Center or from any residence hall front desk. |
| Monitor the fires and evacuation orders: | https://www.fire.ca.gov/ Download the app: Watch Duty |
| National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources | (Guidelines, tips, and e-books to help families and children cope with wildfire trauma) • NCTSN Wildfire Resources. |
| Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español) | • PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. • The PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provides a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training (En Español) course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. |
| Resources for After the Wildfire: | Preparing Children After a Wildfire Damages Your Community |
| Resources for Firefighters and Families | • Behavioral health support: Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health. • Helping Heroes web-based training |
| Road closures: | Check Sigalert or AM radio in your area for recent updates. |
| School Closures: | Multiple school districts in LA County are reporting closures, according to the LA County Office of Education. Managers are encouraged to accommodate employees with child-care needs resulting from the closures. |
| Wildfire Smoke Factsheet: | (Guidance on protecting children from wildfire smoke and ash) • Download Factsheet. |
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