What Does the Repopulation Order Mean for My Location
Many of you are confused as to what the daily repopulation orders mean for you and your residence. Below and attached is information regarding these orders. The easiest way to see your status is to go to this map and type in your address in the search bar. The above notice is for a residence in the newly released area of 767-C. It is still under mandatory evacuation but residents only are allowed access. Areas reduced to yellow on the incident map (Warning Evacuation) allow you to stay in your home with the warning of be ready to go if it is mandatory.
LAPD Statement:
As of 1:00 PM on January 16, 2025, the Unified Incident Command authorized limited re-entry to specific areas affected by the Palisades fire, with access limited to residents only. Other impacted areas continue to remain under mandatory evacuation and closed to the public. This scenario has caused some confusion with residents.
For or additional information on protocols for resident reentry or additional supporting information regarding why some areas remain closed, please visit https://emergency.lacity.gov/palisades-fire-re-entry-information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My house is not near a fire and has not been burned down, how come I am not being allowed to return?
Unified Command will only allow reentry of residents to areas that are deemed safe. Even in areas that have not burned there can be potential hazards such as unstable hillsides that may pose a threat to people in the area. These areas may also be currently uninhabitable due to damage to utilities such as water and gas.
Q: Can I please have an escort to my house, just for 15 minutes to see my house or retrieve valuables?
Escorts are not available. Providing escorts to areas under evacuation would require an unsustainable dedication of limited resources needed to keep the area safe. Vital goods to support peoples' needs are accessible at the Disaster Recovery Center and Evacuation Shelters.
Q: I need my medication, where can I go?
The Red Cross is on location at evacuation shelters and can renew/replace lost prescriptions for medication.
Q: Can I go in and check on my pet?
Access is only allowed for residents into areas deemed safe by incident command. If you need someone to check on a pet in an area where entry is not allowed, call 213-270-8155. You will be prompted to answer key questions about your pet, its possible location, and its needs. A care team made of LA Animal Services staff and LAPD officers will receive your request and provide assistance. You will be notified once the care team has visited the property.
Q: My house burned down. Will I be able to check if anything remains before it is cleared?
There are many toxic and hazardous materials within the burn areas. Re-entry for residents will only be allowed when the incident command deems an area safe.
Q: How do I see if my house is in an evacuation order or warning zone or if re-entry is allowed?
The status of evacuation orders in neighborhoods as well as resources for people impacted by the fires is available on the City’s recovery website.
