L.A. Fires: UCLA Campus Updates and Resources

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Air quality. See UCLA’s AQI dashboard for real-time campus air quality information.

Mask availability for those on campus. If desired, you may obtain an N95 mask from the Ashe Center or from any residence hall front desk.

Counseling & Psychological Services. Students who are experiencing distress can reach out to CAPS at 310-825-0768. Crisis counseling is available 24/7. Students can also access this comprehensive resource directory.

Staff & Faculty Counseling Center.Employees should contact the the center at 310-794-0245 for support in coping with the impact of these emergencies.

UCLA fire recovery resouces

Helping out. How you can help those impacted by the fires and current volunteer opportunities.

Wi-Fi. Tips on how to stay secure while using public and emergency Wi-Fi services.

Detailed resources for students, faculty and staff are available at the bottom of this page.

Last updated: Jan. 28 at 12:45 p.m.

General campus status

How close are the fires to UCLA?

Los Angeles County is updating the path of the Los Angeles–area fires on its Emergency Map. 

Is there any expectation of a campus evacuation?

The campus is no longer adjacent to an evacuation warning zone. If UCLA does become part of an evacuation warning zone or receives an evacuation order, updates and more information will be shared immediately via BruinALERT with our community. Detailed evacuation instructions can be found below.

All campus operational decisions are made based on the best information available and after careful consideration of data available at the time.

Is the campus air quality safe?

UCLA has air-quality sensors in strategic spots around campus to provide real-time assessments of air quality in our immediate vicinity. These sensors offer a more accurate reflection of the air quality on campus than community and city sensors that may sit in other locations across the region. Visit the UCLA AirQual website for details about the local weather and corresponding impacts based on air quality data.

Depending on air quality, you may consider limiting exposure to outside air by closing windows and doors. Wear a highly protective mask if you must go outside for long periods. UCLA is providing N95 masks at residence hall front desks and at the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center.

Are classes in person or remote?

As of Tuesday, Jan. 21, all undergraduate and graduate courses have returned to in-person instruction, as regularly scheduled. 

Members of UCLA’s consortium of schools — the Geffen Academy, the UCLA Lab School and the Early Care and Education Programs — are open. 

UCLA Extension resumed in-person instruction on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Any further modifications to UCLA’s mode of instruction for undergraduate and graduate students will be determined by the Academic Senate, which considers the administration’s recommendation when making the final decision on instructional modality. We will share their updates immediately via BruinALERT with our community.

When will on-campus dining return to normal?

As of Saturday, Jan. 18, campus dining halls have fully reopened.

We will notify students if there are any further changes. Please check the UCLA Dining website or the UCLA Mobile App for the latest schedule.

Are employees working in-person or remotely?

As of Saturday, Jan. 18, in-person work has resumed — though we continue to ask supervisors to be flexible during this challenging period.

Is the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center open and operating?

Yes. See days and hours of operation. Students unable to make a scheduled appointment can call 310-825-4073 or cancel/reschedule their appointment using your Patient Portal. Appointment no-show fees will be waived at this time.

Are UCLA Health facilities open and operating?

UCLA’s hospitals and most clinics are operating normally. Some UCLA clinics throughout the region have been impacted. Affected patients will be contacted with additional information. Patients with questions or seeking to reschedule appointments are encouraged to contact their physician’s office or clinic.

Are UCLA residence hall and apartment fronts desks open?

Yes, residence hall and apartment front desks remain open during regular hours of operation and will do so even if UCLA enters an evacuation warning. They will modify operations if UCLA receives a mandatory evacuation order. Staff will be on hand to help direct students in the event of an evacuation.

What resources will you provide for the UCLA community during this time?

We know that many faculty, staff and students are currently struggling with loss, displacement and despair. UCLA is offering housing to those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed or who have been evacuated, and can help provide financial and legal assistance and psychological help. For more on what is available, please see the resources section below. 

Emergency procedures

What will happen if UCLA falls under a mandatory evacuation order?

UCLA’s Office of Emergency Management works year-in and year-out to develop procedures to keep Bruins safe during an emergency.

If a mandatory evacuation order is issued during this specific fire emergency:

• Students 
  Students should report to the nearest rally point to their location. There will be two rally points: Pauley Pavilion concourse for those living on the Hill, and the Tipuana Apartments for those students living in Weyburn and University Apartments North. From those rally points, students will receive transportation to an off-campus location, as well as additional information.
  • Note to off-campus students: Both rally points are also available to students living off campus in Westwood, whether in university-owned housing or in non–university-owned housing. (For those in non–university-owned housing, please fill out the form that was mailed to you.) 
• Employees
  Managers and supervisors will communicate directly with employees who are currently working on campus regarding evacuation plans. Note: This excludes UCLA Health.Specific instructions will be sent to UCLA Health employees.
• Researchers and laboratories 
  Each principal investigator (PI) or group leader of a laboratory research program (experimental, computational or otherwise) has been asked to prepare a strategy to ramp down campus laboratory research activities. Read more in this message to employees.
• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  As a state-designated essential facility, the medical center has an obligation to maintain clinical operations and follows different protocols than the university campus where it is located.

What if I have mobility issues and cannot evacuate my dorm?

For students who have a disability that requires assistance, including mobility or service animal assistance, please call your building front desk or fill out an emergency assistance form as soon as possible and we will support you.

Can I leave the evacuation location if I find alternative housing?

Yes, students can leave via public transportation, ride share or get picked up from the evacuation location to an alternate housing location. 

Can I bring my car to the evacuation site?

Yes, you may drive yourself to the evacuation site after you meet at one of the rally points for check-in. 

Can I bring my pet?

Yes, we will make arrangements for students coming with pets.

What should I bring with me if we are evacuated?

Please pack essential items into a single bag or suitcase that you can easily carry. Bring identification documentation such as birth certificate, passport, license and/or identification card, medication, devices and chargers.

Will staff be present at the evacuation site? 

UCLA staff will be at the evacuation sites to support students.

When will we be able to return to campus?

Students who are at the evacuation site will be notified once clearance has been given from officials. There will be bus transportation provided back to UCLA at that time.

Can offices be accessed if there is an evacuation? 

Yes. The UCLA Police Department will provide more information if there is an evacuation order.

How can I sign up for emergency alerts from UCLA?

Students are automatically enrolled through information on my.ucla.edu. Please verify your profile information there to make sure you’re getting alerts.

Staff and faculty members are automatically enrolled through information in UCPath. Please verify your information there to make sure you’re getting alerts.

Family members, friends or visitors may sign up for alerts by texting ‘BRUIN ALERT’ to 888-777.

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