L.A. Fires: UCLA Campus Updates and Resources
The latest on the status of campus operations, instruction and emergency plans for the Bruin community
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.
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: Feb. 14 at 3:15 p.m.
The fires in Los Angeles County have posed immense challenges for the Bruin community, and we are here to support you in any way we can. We continue to actively follow developments and are ready should the situation evolve. Our community’s safety and wellness is our top priority.
This page provides up-to-date information and resources for the UCLA community. Click a link below to be taken to that section.
- Status of campus operations and instruction
Information on fires; air quality; classes; campus housing and dining; and work - Emergency plans
Details of potential evacuation procedures for the campus community - Messages from campus leadership
Important communications about UCLA’s ongoing response to the fires - Fire-related resources for students, faculty and staff
Safety; mental health; emergency housing, financial, legal and academic assistance; employee leave options, tools for instructors
UCLA Connects town halls: L.A. fires
UCLA held four virtual town halls from Jan. 13–16 for students, parents and employees to learn more about fire planning, hear from campus leaders and get answers to questions. Watch the recordings here.
We will continue to provide regular updates through the BruinALERT system and Bruins Safe Online and to make updates to this page as they become available. Members of the campus community can send queries about campus fire issues and preparedness to wildfirerelief@ucla.edu.
Inquiries from media outlets should be directed to media@stratcomm.ucla.edu. For media inquiries about UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine, contact UCLAHealthNews@mednet.ucla.edu.
Messages and videos from campus leadership
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Dealing with dangerous winds and extreme fire risk at UCLA
Resources for the campus community
Campus Safety Resources
UCLA’s public alert and warning system is used to distribute emergency notifications to the campus community. A BruinALERT notification is primarily used to notify the UCLA campus community of a dangerous situation and/or immediate threat to their health or safety.
Bruins Safe Online
The latest updates regarding campus operations and emergency statuses will be shared on the BSO website.
Bruins Safe app
This app sends instant notifications and instructions when on-campus emergencies occur, and it allows for contact with campus safety staff for quick help during an emergency or to report a hazard. The app also provides safety resources.
Campus air quality
See UCLA’s AQI dashboard for real-time campus air quality information.
View additional campus safety resources on Bruins Safe Online.
(Fire safety resources: The following information can be helpful in reacting to and preventing fires: fire and Life safety, dorm fire safety and fire extinguisher training and use.)
Tracking fires and evacuation areas
To see areas requiring evacuation or that have received warnings of potential evacuation, see the following resources:
Campus emergency response plans
UCLA’s emergency response plans range from shelter-in-place orders to the full evacuation of campus, depending on the situation. If there is a campus evacuation, the fire marshal and UCLA Office of Emergency Management will determine the best course of action and provide guidance via BruinALERT.
Emergency shelters and housing
UCLA. Vacant units in UCLA faculty housing facilities and at UCLA South Bay are available for UCLA employees who have lost their homes to the fires. Please reach out to UCLAHousing@housing.ucla.edu to learn more.
UCLA is also offering educed rates for local evacuees and those who have lost their homes at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, The Inn at UCLA and the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge. Please call 310-794-1600 to inquire about availability. Interested guests are asked to mention that their booking is due to a local wildfire evacuation or home loss and specify their desired location.
Los Angeles County. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the California Department of Social Services and local governments are coordinating to ensure that individuals and communities impacted by the wildfires have access to shelters and vital services. Please see their current list of shelters.
The nonprofit 211 LA — which connects community members and organizations with health, human and social services in Los Angeles — has partnered with Airbnb.com to provide free accommodations for people evacuated as a result of the local wildfires.
Emergency animal shelters. Los Angeles Animal Care and Control has information on shelters for both large and small animals.
Students and employees: Health and well-being
Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center. The center remains open. 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.
UCLA Health hospitals. UCLA’s hospitals are continuing to operate normally and treat patients. For updates on status, visit UCLA Health.
Counseling and 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.
Faculty Staff and Counseling Center. Employees can contact the center at 310-794-0245 for support in coping with the impact of these emergencies.
Additional well-being resources are available through Be Well Bruin.
UCLA’s Healthy Campus Initiative has provided the tips below on how you can take care of yourself and your family during this challenging time. Further resources from the center are available here.
—Be sure you and your family are safe
—Reach out to others, if you are able, to check in on them
—Reduce trauma exposure — limit news consumption to what you need to know
—Minimize smoke exposure
—Find activities that distract and bring comfort
—Remember your humanity — it’s okay to cry
—Comparative suffering isn’t helpful — everyone is hurting
—Hold onto hope — through disaster is born innovation and creative leadership, and stronger community ties
Families and children dealing with the trauma of wildfires. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and others have developed resources in English and Spanish for families, children and communities to navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. Among them are:
Guidelines for helping children impacted by wildfires (Spanish)
Wildfires: Tips for parents on media coverage (Spanish)
Students: Resources and assistance
Student resources. UCLA has compiled a resource directory for students that addresses student needs, academic support, safety and other fire-related topics. The directory will be updated it as new information becomes available.
UCLA’s Staff and Faculty Counseling Center has put together a wildfire resources guide (PDF) that includes information on accessing both federal and state disaster assistance, coping with trauma, and other important topics.
Campus basic needs. Visit UCLA Basic Needs at the Student Activities Center or call 310-825-5969 for assistance. Students needing immediate assistance can complete an intake form.
The Office of the California Governor has launched a 2025 Los Angeles Fires website with resources to support wildfire survivors and information detailing how to provide for federal assistance.
Employees: Assistance and leave
For detailed updates on resources available to employees, check the Campus Human Resources fire-related webpage.
Emergency resources from UC’s benefit plan. If UC employees need extra assistance during a natural disaster or another emergency, they can contact their plan directly.
Customer service representatives will do their best to offer the help you need as quickly as possible.
Emergency financial assistance. Employees in need of financial support can access emergency loans and hardship withdrawals through the UC 403(b) Plan. For more information, contact Fidelity at 1-866-682-7787or log in on their website.
Administrative leave. For employees who have been impacted by the fires and are unable to come to work or work remotely, administrative leave with pay may be available. Contact your human resources representative for more details.
Catastrophic leave program. Eligible UCLA employees who are nearing vacation accrual maximums are encouraged to donate their hours to fellow colleagues in need of time off.
The Office of the California Governor has launched a 2025 Los Angeles Fires website with resources to support wildfire survivors and information detailing how to provide for federal assistance.
Faculty: Instruction
Teaching resources. UCLA Teaching and Learning Center guides on maintaining instructional continuity offer insight on managing a learning environment during this challenging time, including Zoom guidelines and best practices for online instruction.
The Bruin Learn Center of Excellence, assisted by instructional designers from the Teaching and Learning Center, is extending its office hours to help instructors pivot to online instruction.