Full Notification

While there is no Fire Watch or Red Flag Warning for the Culver City area as of Tuesday afternoon, weather officials warn the Los Angeles area is still in an extremely long period of high fire danger and gusty winds. Winds on Wednesday are expected to be significant in northern areas of Los Angeles County, but less than last week. Conditions are forecast to improve Thursday evening through Saturday. There are still no significant rain chances through the end of next week. LA County Public Health has issued a temporary order banning the use of power air blowing devices including leaf blowers.

Culver City emergency responders will continue to closely monitor potential impacts from the upcoming weather conditions. You are urged to remain vigilant, report safety concerns immediately, and stay prepared. It is important to sign up for alerts with the City through email and Everbridge/Nixle. You can find those resources below. Please also be aware of potential scams as donation efforts continue.

There are still three active wildfires burning in Los Angeles County. Nearly 40,000 acres have burned, and it's estimated that more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. At least 24 people have lost their lives and searches are continuing. The Kenneth Fire has been 100% contained and no longer considered an active wildfire.

• Palisades Fire - 23,713 acres, 17% contained
• Eaton Fire - 14,117 acres, 35% contained
• Hurst Fire - 799 acres, 97% contained 

The Culver City Fire Department has two fire engine companies and two Battalion Chiefs assisting with the Palisades Fire.

Culver City Unified School District announces schools and offices resumed regularly scheduled instruction this week. In an email to families, CCUSD cited improved air quality. Schools are equipped with MERV 12 air filters to keep classrooms clean and safe. Masks will be available for all students or staff who wish to use one. The district will continue to monitor ongoing changes in fire conditions.

At our parks, all permitted outdoor activities have resumed. We encourage residents to check if the air quality is right for them to enjoy our parks. As of Tuesday afternoon, the air quality was deemed "good" throughout most of Culver City. You can stay updated with the latest air quality of the Culver City and Los Angeles area by visiting AirNow's website.

The Plunge has also reopened, and the Senior Center remains open with regular hours.

Culver City Police have free Disaster Ready Guides in English and Spanish available to help community members prepare their emergency plans. Guides can be picked up in the Police Department Lobby at 4040 Duquesne Avenue from 7 AM to 5 PM. 

If someone in your household uses life-sustaining medical equipment or relies on electricity to manage a medical condition and is not currently enrolled in SCE’s Medical Baseline Allowance program, it is important that you let SCE know so that you are notified of any Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). You can Self-Certify at SCE's website. This information is also shared with first responders to be used in the event of an emergency.

The Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) began wildfire and air quality-related outreach last week and will continue similar expanded operations this week. The team has been checking in and distributing PPE (personal protective equipment, i.e. masks), clothing, and ready meals/food to our unhoused population. MCT has also teamed up with CCFD to distribute food and identify specific needs in the community. MCT is also checking in with and distributing PPE to our clients who are part of the master lease program at two local hotels and at Project Homekey.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels. Please visit CulverCity.org for updates on local impacts and enroll in local emergency alerts to stay informed.