LMU is monitoring the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County, including the large brush fire near Pacific Palisades. Please note that the university is not currently impacted, and all campus operations are normal. LMU stands ready to support affected members of our community, and has resources and services available to support impacted students, staff, and faculty.
For the latest safety information, including mandatory evacuation orders and shelter locations, visit lafd.org/alerts or follow @LACoFDPIO on X.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a Smoke Advisory for the Los Angeles area, including LMU. AQMD advises anyone in the area to avoid vigorous outdoor exercise, and that at-risk individuals should stay indoors.
Resources for LMU Students:
- Coping with the Stress of Natural Disaster
- Community of Care – communityofcare@lmu.edu
- Campus Ministry – ministry@lmu.edu
- Campus Safety – 310.338.2893
- Student Health Services – 310.338.2881
- Student Psychological Services – 310.338.2868
- LMU Power Outage Safety Tips
Resources for LLS Students:
- Student Psychological Services – 213.736.1122
- Campus Ministry – 213.736.8193
- Public Safety – 213.736.1121
Resources for LMU Staff and Faculty:
- Coping with the Stress of Natural Disaster
- Campus Ministry
- Faculty/Staff Chaplain: Randy Roche S.J.
- Campus Safety – 310.338.2893
- Employee Assistance Program
Resources for LLS Staff and Faculty:
- Campus Ministry – 213.736.8193
- Faculty/Staff Chaplain: Wayne Negrete, S.J.
- Public Safety – 213.736.1121
- Employee Assistance Program
Further Resources and Information from Los Angeles city:
- In the event of a life-threatening emergency, residents should call 9-1-1.
- In the event of power outages, residents are urged to report outages online and track crew status at ladwp.com/outages or by calling 1.800.DIAL.DWP (1.800.342.5397).
- For impacts like tree limbs blocking roads, residents should request service through lacity.gov/myla311 or by calling 3-1-1. You can also download the MyLA311 app.
- Local weather updates provided by the National Weather Service can be found here or at weather.gov.
- Red flag parking restrictions have been in effect in the city’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones since 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Parking restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. Check lafd.org/redflag for Red Flag Warning updates.
- The full Los Angeles city announcement surrounding this week’s high wind and fire advisory, including preparedness measures and resources, can be found here.
If you require additional information or assistance regarding campus safety, please contact LMU Public Safety at 310.338.2893 or online at safety.lmu.edu.
