Mayor Bass Directs LAFD to Preposition Resources as National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning For Parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

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LOS ANGELES - The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning outside of the City of Los Angeles for the Santa Clarita Valley, the Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the Santa Susana Mountains, the Western San Gabriel Mountains, and Highway 14 Corridor from 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, November 7, due to moderate Santa Ana winds and low humidity in these areas.

The Los Angeles Fire Department has also issued a Red Flag Alert with special Red Flag Parking Restrictions going into effect tomorrow, November 7, at 6:00 AM. During Red Flag Parking Restriction periods, vehicles illegally parked in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones will be towed. It is important that fire apparatus have room to respond quickly if needed.

"I am in constant communication with Chief Moore, and LAFD resources are being prepositioned strategically to keep Angelenos and our communities safe," said Mayor Bass. "We will continue to share updates. All Angelenos should sign up for emergency alerts at NotifyLA.org and LAFD notifications at lafd.org/alerts."

Mayor Bass directed the LAFD to strategically preposition personnel and equipment at fire stations throughout the city starting today at 6:00 PM through Sunday at 6:00 AM. The Mayor's Office and the LAFD will continue to share updates should anything change.