Center Closures for Thursday, Jan 9
As Los Angeles County grapples with three major wildfires, multiple Center locations will remain temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution. No Center location has sustained damage and currently not within any active red zones as determined by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The following Center locations will be closed today, Thursday, Jan. 9:
- McDonald/Wright Building, 1625 N Schrader Blvd.
- The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Pl.
- Trans Wellness Center, 3055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 360
- Mi Centro, 553 S. Clarence St.
- Center WeHo, 8745 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd Floor
- Center South, 2313 W. MLK Jr. Blvd.
- Liberation Coffee House, 6725 Santa Monica Blvd.
We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption this may cause. The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority.
For those with scheduled appointments on today (January 9th) our team will be reaching out to you individually in the upcoming days to reschedule as quickly as possible. For those with health services appointments, notifications have been sent via text and email.
Our teams are continuously assessing the situation and will provide further updates regarding our services for the rest of the week as soon as possible. Please check our website, social media channels, or your email for the latest information. Stay tuned for further updates.
Emergency Resources
As of Thursday, officials are continuing to respond to multiple fires that have broken out across the county, fueled by dry conditions and a windstorm with gusts reaching up to 100 mph in some areas.
In Pacific Palisades, the Palisades fire has burned more than 17,000 acres, stretching westward along Pacific Coast Highway toward Malibu. The Eaton fire, near Altadena and Pasadena, has burned more than 10,000 acres and resulted in at least five deaths and several serious injuries. The Hurst fire in Sylmar, fueled by strong wind gusts in the area, has burned 800 acres.
On Wednesday, a fourth fire—the Sunset fire—broke out in the Hollywood hills. Firefighters have since been able to stop forward progress on the blaze, and most evacuation orders in the area have been lifted.
Evacuations are currently remain in effect in Pacific Palisades, parts of Malibu and Santa Monica, as well as Altadena, Pasadena, Arcadia, and Sierra Madre. For the most up-to-date evacuation zones and information about ongoing fires, please consult LAFD and CAL FIRE.
For information about school closures, check the LA County Office of Education website.
Evacuation Shelter Locations
- Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025): Accepts small animals.
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima 91331)
- El Camino Real Charter High School (5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367)
- Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101)
- Northridge Park (10120 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324)
- Sepulveda Recreation Center (8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 9140)
- Pan Pacific Recreational Center (600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036)
Animal Evacuation Shelters
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank): Open for evacuation of large animals.
- Pierce College Equestrian Center (7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills): Open for evacuation of large animals.
- Agoura Animal Care Center (29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301): Small animals only.
- Pasadena Humane Society (361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105): Small animals only.
If you are in need of various support resources, you are encouraged to explore this list of available relief efforts here.
We urge you to exercise caution and stay informed about the wildfires by monitoring local news and official channels like the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) for updates, evacuation orders, and safety guidelines. Please prioritize the safety of you and your loved ones.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these unprecedented wildfires in and around our Los Angeles.
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