Via the Ocean Park Association.
The city of Santa Monica has issued an evacuation order for all areas above San Vicente Boulevard and an evacuation warning for the area north of Montana Avenue in response to the Palisades Fire.
Please be advised for the most updated information about the Pacific Palisades fire and evacuation notices, check the City of Santa Monica website frequently at https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/palisades-fire-updates
Additional update at CalFire here https://www.fire.ca.gov/
Please stay safe and stay informed.
We HIGHLY recommend signing up for SMAlerts Emergency Notifications:
SMAlerts allows the City of Santa Monica to provide you with critical information in an emergency situation. Get alerted about emergencies and other significant public safety incidents.
Santa Monica community members should sign up for SMAlerts directly at this link: https://member.everbridge.net/431700047822887/login
Here is a link to the City’s website page that fully explains SMAlerts and the process to sign up including some FAQ’s: How to Sign Up for SMAlerts
SMAlerts are sent out by the City of Santa Monica- Office of Emergency Management when a significant police or fire incident, natural disaster, or a significant public safety incident requires members of the public to immediately take action. SMAlert recipients may receive texts, emails, or phone calls depending on the type of incident and time of day. For large-scale incidents, SMAlerts will provide members of the public with vetted information and incident awareness updates to ensure each person is aware of city support services, evacuation routes, shelters, and more.
Here are some key social media site you can monitor for immediate updates:
Alert Notification System: Register for Alert LA County
LA County Fire on X: @LACoFDPIO
LA Fire Department on X: @LAFD
LA County Sheriff on X: @LASDHQ
LA County on X: @CountyofLA
National Weather Service Los Angeles on X: @NWSLosAngeles
CalFire Affected Map: Palisades Fire
Follow this X/Twitter List to track these accounts: Fire Emergency Updates
