Station Fire Burn Area Flood Updates
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City of Glendale Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated in response
to potential mudslides as a result of local rain in the area of the burn area of
the Station Fire. Please tune in to GTV6 and continue checking this page for updated
information. Glendale residents may also call the Emergency Information Center (EIC)
at (818) 548-3301 for flood related information
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January 22, 2010 – 11:00 a.m.
Based on information from the National Weather Service and a physical inspection of our debris basins and burn areas, the City of Glendale has lifted the Emergency Evacuation Order and you may now return to your home. Residents must show proof of residency in order to re-enter their neighborhoods.
There is still an immediate threat from flash flooding, mudslides, rockslides and significant debris flows. For these reasons, we are urging residents to remain cognizant and aware of their homes and surrounding area during the coming months. Updates and future advisories will appear on the City’s government access channel, the City’s website and the City’s Hotline (818) 548-6464 as necessary.
The City of Glendale thanks those residents who complied with the emergency evacuation order, which allowed public works and public safety crews to do their jobs more efficiently.
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January 21, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
The City’s emergency evacuation order will remain in effect overnight.
Conditions will be re-evaluated in the morning of January 22 and a determination will be made then as to when the order will be lifted.
The weather service has predicted thunderstorms throughout the night with possibly heavy rainfall at times. If you are within the mandatory evacuation area and have not yet left your residence, please do so. The City’s emergency shelter at the Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road will remain open overnight.
All public schools in the Glendale Unified School District will be open on Friday, January 22.
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The Glendale Unified School District has announced that the following schools will be open on Friday, January 22:
- Dunsmore Elementary
- Valley View Elementary
- Monte Vista Elementary
- Mountain Avenue Elementary
- Rosemont Middle School
- Clark Magnet
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January 20, 2010 - 2:52 p.m.
The Glendale Unified School District has announced that the following schools will be closed for students only on Thursday, January 21:
- Dunsmore Elementary
- Valley View Elementary
- Monte Vista Elementary
- Mountain Avenue Elementary
- Rosemont Middle School
- Clark Magnet
Faculty and staff are to report to these schools. There has been no decision made yet as to whether these schools will remain closed on Friday, January 22.
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January 20, 2010 - 10:56 a.m.
Glendale officials announced today that an evacuation center has been opened for those residents who are under evacuation orders. The City, in coordination with the American Red Cross, has opened the Glendale Civic Auditorium located at 1401 North Verdugo Road.
Residents who are being asked to evacuate were contacted Tuesday evening through the City’s mass phone system. City staff members today are going door to door informing residents of the mandatory order.
Glendale Police have put up road barricades in the Glenoaks Canyon area (Freeway Fire burn area). Street barricades will soon go up in the north Glendale area (Station Fire area).
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January 20, 2010 - 7:45 a.m.
The following neighborhoods in the City of Glendale are now under emergency evacuation orders:
STREET ADDRESS/BLOCK Sky Ridge Drive 5148-5188 Markridge Road from Lowell to Pennsylvania Glencove Avenue 4900-5026 Santa Carlotta St 4945, 3565, 3821, 3825, 3830, 3836, 3850, 3868, 3900 El Caminito 3900-3903, 3833, 3835, 3837, 3847, 3849 Boston Avenue 4945, 5111-5171 Arnell Place 3808-3813 Carolyn Way 5038-5055 Dunsmore Ave 4919-5141 Paraiso Way 3550-3555 Burritt Way 3505, 3511, 3519, 3525, 3529, 3535, 3541, 3546, 3547, 3553, 3554, 3557 Brookhill St. 3441, 3443, 3451, 3455, 3461, 3500-3557 Henrietta Ave 3401-3555 Mevel Place 3417-3553 Frederick Ave 5114-5149 New York Ave 5106-5224 Finehill Ave 5161-5170 Frances Ave 3201-3261 Maryland Ave 5140-5226, 5227-5236 Rimhill Road 3200-3231 Cheryl Ave 5203-5233 Pennsylvania Ave 5147-5223 Quail Canyon Rd 5301-5355 View Station Fire Burn Area Evacuation Areas.
View Freeway Fire Burn Area Evacuation Area.
The Glendale Civic Auditorium has been designated as an emergency shelter by the Red Cross. This shelter will also be able to accept household pets beginning at 8:30 am this morning.
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January 19, 2010 - 10:40 p.m.
Glendale officials announced this evening that the City will implement mandatory evacuations in designated areas on Wednesday, January 20, at 9am. The County of Los Angeles announced this afternoon a similar evacuation order for the unincorporated area of La Crescenta and the City of La Canada Flintridge.
Based on information from the National Weather Service and the County of Los Angeles, the City decided to implement the mandatory evacuation order for those homes that were determined to be in immediate danger from the threat of flash flooding. Residents who are being asked to evacuate were contacted Tuesday evening through the City’s mass phone system. City staff members also went door to door informing residents of the mandatory order.
The City will be opening the Glendale Civic Auditorium for evacuees starting at 7am, Wednesday, January 20. The Civic Auditorium is located at 1401 North Verdugo Road.
For additional information, City staff will provide updates through various media including:
- The Emergency Information Center (818) 548-3301
- The City’s Community Hotline (818) 548-6464
- The City’s Government Access Channel, GTV6, on Charter Cable. GTV6 is also on AT&T U-Verse channel 99 and on the City’s website
Public Schools Open
All public schools in the Glendale Unified School District will be open on Friday, January 22.
Mandatory Evacuations Lifted
Mandatory evacuations have been lifted. Residents are now free to return to their homes. The City of Glendale thanks those residents who complied with the emergency evacuation order, which allowed public works and public safety crews to do their jobs more efficiently.
Civic Auditorium Open to Evacuees
The Glendale Civic Auditorium has been designated as an emergency shelter by the Red Cross. This shelter will also be able to accept household pets beginning on January 20, 2010 at 8:30 am.
Report Flooding
If you need to report flooding or storm damage, call (818) 548-3950