Laguna Beach Red Flag Warning Guide Wednesday January 8 2025.
Updated at Tuesday January 7 2025 at 9:00pm: Southern California Edison (SCE) has informed The City of Laguna Beach there may be a Public Safety Power Shutoff impacting portions of the cities of Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel on 01/07/2025 and 01/08/2025 due to heightened wildfire risk.
The City of Laguna Beach Reports that a Red Flag Warning and a High Wind Warning is issued for Laguna Beach and the Orange County Coastal Zone Tuesday January 7 2025 thru Wednesday January 8 2025.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Orange County Coastal Zone including the City of Laguna Beach effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 4:00pm through Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 6:00pm.
The High Wind Warning is also in effect with winds from 30 to 40 mph and gusts from 35 to 55 mph, locally up to 60 mph and relative humidity at 10-20%.
The strongest winds will occur overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly: an elevated sense of awareness is imperative during extreme weather conditions.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff
Southern California Edison (SCE) has informed us there may be a Public Safety Power Shutoff impacting portions of the cities of Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel on 01/07/2025 and 01/08/2025 due to heightened wildfire risk.
The Laguna Beach Acres Circuit (see map below) is listed as a possibility for de-energization depending on how the weather behaves.
SCE will notify all customers who may be affected, including Critical Care and Medical Baseline customers.
When weather conditions create a risk for a wildfire, SCE may temporarily shut off power to your neighborhood to prevent the electric system from becoming the source of ignition.
For more information, please contact SCE at (800) 611-1911 or visit www.sce.com/psps
What Can Residents Do to Prepare?
Report fire or smoke incidents immediately by calling 9-1-1.
Open fires are never allowed within the City of Laguna Beach.
During a Red Flag Warning, parking restrictions are implemented for the Diamond/Crestview Neighborhood.
Any vehicles that are parked in marked parking spaces with a “Red Flag” painted in the center of the asphalt may be cited or towed.
If you have a driveway or garage, please use it.
Please keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and evacuations by not parking on narrow street.
Fire Preparedness Resources and More Information
Check out Laguna Beach Disaster Preparedness Guide
Purchase an emergency backpack or create an emergency kit and family emergency plan
Know what hazards we face in Laguna Beach and how to prepare for each one.
Plan now for an evacuation. Evacuation Routes Info Is Online
Family, friends, and neighbors with disabilities, access, or functional needs may need a little extra help preparing for an emergency. This link from FEMA can help.
For questions or more information, please contact Chris Caisip, Laguna Beach Fire Inspector and Acting Emergency Operations Coordinator, at ccaisip@lagunabeachcity.net or (949) 578-1980.
