status: Open -> Standby

notes: OPENED approx. 11:30 a.m. 2/6/10 - "more facilities for shelter being opened - phase II of evac's - 400-500 residents in La Canada-Flintrdige - Oceanview area of the foothills" -> All but 60 homes at the top of Oceanview were released from the mandatory evac. p.m. 2/6/10. -------------------------------- OPENED approx. 11:30 a.m. 2/6/10 - "more facilities for shelter being opened - phase II of evac's - 400-500 residents in La Canada-Flintrdige - Oceanview area of the foothills"

name: La Canada High School - South Gym (Opened 1/19/10 - Debris Flows/Mudslides/Rain Storms) -> La Canada High School - South Gym (Opened 2/6/10 - Debris Flows/Mudslides/Rain Storms - Post Station Fire Burn Areas)
notes: 1/19/10: This shelter re-opened and is gearing up for the 600 mandatory evac's taking place at 9 a.m. Wed. 1/20/10 for the communities of Unincorporated Glendale, La Crescenta, La-Canada in Los Angeles County, CA. The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Red Cross Chapter is managing this shelter. 1/19/10: This shelter opened and closed fairly quickly. Their power went out and there were far too few folks in need of shelter. We have a one day break of heavy rain and this site is staying on active standby to reopen again in the event of potential mandatory evac's. We have two brutal storms coming in this week. 1/18/10: This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 106 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way. -> OPENED approx. 11:30 a.m. 2/6/10 - "more facilities for shelter being opened - phase II of evac's - 400-500 residents in La Canada-Flintrdige - Oceanview area of the foothills"
cat_notes: Removed old notes 12/13/09 LTel: -------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 4:32 pm update by L. Teltoe: Since this a.m. people are starting to trickle into the shelter. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/evacuations-in-altadena-and-big-tujunga-canyon-officials-deal-with-two-burn-victims.html ---------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said. -> REMOVED OLD NOTES 2/6/10 LTel: 1/19/10: This shelter re-opened and is gearing up for the 600 mandatory evac's taking place at 9 a.m. Wed. 1/20/10 for the communities of Unincorporated Glendale, La Crescenta, La-Canada in Los Angeles County, CA. The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Red Cross Chapter is managing this shelter. 1/19/10: This shelter opened and closed fairly quickly. Their power went out and there were far too few folks in need of shelter. We have a one day break of heavy rain and this site is staying on active standby to reopen again in the event of potential mandatory evac's. We have two brutal storms coming in this week. 1/18/10: This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 106 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way. -------------------------------------------- Removed old notes 12/13/09 LTel: -------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 4:32 pm update by L. Teltoe: Since this a.m. people are starting to trickle into the shelter. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/evacuations-in-altadena-and-big-tujunga-canyon-officials-deal-with-two-burn-victims.html ---------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said.

status: Standby -> Open

name: La Canada High School - South Gym (Opened & Closed 1/18/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms) -> La Canada High School - South Gym (Opened 1/19/10 - Debris Flows/Mudslides/Rain Storms)
mgt_contact changed.
notes: 1/19/10: This shelter opened and closed fairly quickly. Their power went out and there were far too few folks in need of shelter. We have a one day break of heavy rain and this site is staying on active standby to reopen again in the event of potential mandatory evac's. We have two brutal storms coming in this week. 1/18/10: This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 106 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way. -> 1/19/10: This shelter re-opened and is gearing up for the 600 mandatory evac's taking place at 9 a.m. Wed. 1/20/10 for the communities of Unincorporated Glendale, La Crescenta, La-Canada in Los Angeles County, CA. The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Red Cross Chapter is managing this shelter. 1/19/10: This shelter opened and closed fairly quickly. Their power went out and there were far too few folks in need of shelter. We have a one day break of heavy rain and this site is staying on active standby to reopen again in the event of potential mandatory evac's. We have two brutal storms coming in this week. 1/18/10: This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 106 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way.
eligibility: Mudslide Evacuees -> Mudslide/Flood/Debris Flow Evacuees

name: La Canada High School - South Gym (Opening 1/18/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms) -> La Canada High School - South Gym (Opened & Closed 1/18/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms)
notes: This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 106 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way. -> 1/19/10: This shelter opened and closed fairly quickly. Their power went out and there were far too few folks in need of shelter. We have a one day break of heavy rain and this site is staying on active standby to reopen again in the event of potential mandatory evac's. We have two brutal storms coming in this week. 1/18/10: This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 106 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way.

notes: This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 64 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way. -> This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 106 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way.

notes: This Red Cross Shelter is in the prcess of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 64 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way. -> This Red Cross Shelter is in the process of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 64 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way.

name: La Canada High School (Opening 1/18/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms) -> La Canada High School - South Gym (Opening 1/18/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms)

name: La Canada High School (Opening 1/10/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms) -> La Canada High School (Opening 1/18/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms)

name: La Canada High School (Opened 12/12/09 & Closed 12/13/09 for Mudslides) -> La Canada High School (Opening 1/10/10 - Mudslides/Rain Storms)
notes: La Cañada High School evacuation center is ready and waiting December 12, 2009 | 9:41 pm - L.A. Times The American Red Cross set up a disaster relief center tonight in the basketball gymnasium at La Cañada High School for residents evacuated because of the rains. But even after a few hours, not a single person had shown up. Relief workers sat on the bleachers, eating cheeseburgers and fries from a nearby fast-food restaurant. Others milled about, setting up relief stations. Cots were ready. So were nurses and food. In major disasters, such as this summer's Station fire, evacuation centers draw crowds. But officials said they were happy to be there just in case an evacuee needs comfort. A total of 44 homes in the Station fire burn areas were evacuated today because of the threat of mudslides. "The coffee will be here soon," said Mary Schander, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross. "We're here if people need us." -- Robert Faturechi in La Cañada Flintridge -> This Red Cross Shelter is in the prcess of being opened for La Canada-Flintridge Paradise Valley residents that were just evacuated (mandatory). It was a total of 64 homes that were asked to clear out of the flood/mud way.

name: La Canada High School (Opened 12/12/09 for Mudslides) -> La Canada High School (Opened 12/12/09 & Closed 12/13/09 for Mudslides)
notes: La Cañada High School evacuation center is ready and waiting December 12, 2009 | 9:41 pm - L.A. Times The American Red Cross set up a disaster relief center tonight in the basketball gymnasium at La Cañada High School for residents evacuated because of the rains. But even after a few hours, not a single person had shown up. Relief workers sat on the bleachers, eating cheeseburgers and fries from a nearby fast-food restaurant. Others milled about, setting up relief stations. Cots were ready. So were nurses and food. In major disasters, such as this summer's Station fire, evacuation centers draw crowds. But officials said they were happy to be there just in case an evacuee needs comfort. A total of 44 homes in the Station fire burn areas were evacuated today because of the threat of mudslides. "The coffee will be here soon," said Mary Schander, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross. "We're here if people need us." -- Robert Faturechi in La Cañada Flintridge -------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 4:32 pm update by L. Teltoe: Since this a.m. people are starting to trickle into the shelter. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/evacuations-in-altadena-and-big-tujunga-canyon-officials-deal-with-two-burn-victims.html ---------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said. -> La Cañada High School evacuation center is ready and waiting December 12, 2009 | 9:41 pm - L.A. Times The American Red Cross set up a disaster relief center tonight in the basketball gymnasium at La Cañada High School for residents evacuated because of the rains. But even after a few hours, not a single person had shown up. Relief workers sat on the bleachers, eating cheeseburgers and fries from a nearby fast-food restaurant. Others milled about, setting up relief stations. Cots were ready. So were nurses and food. In major disasters, such as this summer's Station fire, evacuation centers draw crowds. But officials said they were happy to be there just in case an evacuee needs comfort. A total of 44 homes in the Station fire burn areas were evacuated today because of the threat of mudslides. "The coffee will be here soon," said Mary Schander, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross. "We're here if people need us." -- Robert Faturechi in La Cañada Flintridge
status: Open -> Standby
cat_notes: -> Removed old notes 12/13/09 LTel: -------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 4:32 pm update by L. Teltoe: Since this a.m. people are starting to trickle into the shelter. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/evacuations-in-altadena-and-big-tujunga-canyon-officials-deal-with-two-burn-victims.html ---------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said.

website: http://redcrossla.org/blog/station-fire-evacuation-shelters -> https://www.sgpvarc.org/Default.aspx

name: La Canada High School -> La Canada High School (Opened 12/12/09 for Mudslides)
notes: 8/29/09 4:32 pm update by L. Teltoe: Since this a.m. people are starting to trickle into the shelter. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/evacuations-in-altadena-and-big-tujunga-canyon-officials-deal-with-two-burn-victims.html ---------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said. -> La Cañada High School evacuation center is ready and waiting December 12, 2009 | 9:41 pm - L.A. Times The American Red Cross set up a disaster relief center tonight in the basketball gymnasium at La Cañada High School for residents evacuated because of the rains. But even after a few hours, not a single person had shown up. Relief workers sat on the bleachers, eating cheeseburgers and fries from a nearby fast-food restaurant. Others milled about, setting up relief stations. Cots were ready. So were nurses and food. In major disasters, such as this summer's Station fire, evacuation centers draw crowds. But officials said they were happy to be there just in case an evacuee needs comfort. A total of 44 homes in the Station fire burn areas were evacuated today because of the threat of mudslides. "The coffee will be here soon," said Mary Schander, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross. "We're here if people need us." -- Robert Faturechi in La Cañada Flintridge -------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 4:32 pm update by L. Teltoe: Since this a.m. people are starting to trickle into the shelter. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/evacuations-in-altadena-and-big-tujunga-canyon-officials-deal-with-two-burn-victims.html ---------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said.
status: Standby -> Open
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capacity: 300 ->
website: http://www.lcusd.net/lchs/site/default.asp -> http://redcrossla.org/blog/station-fire-evacuation-shelters

capacity: -> 300

status: Open -> Standby

notes: 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said. -> 8/29/09 4:32 pm update by L. Teltoe: Since this a.m. people are starting to trickle into the shelter. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/evacuations-in-altadena-and-big-tujunga-canyon-officials-deal-with-two-burn-victims.html ---------------------------------------------- 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said.

notes: Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said. -> 8/29/09 11:30 am Update by L. Teltoe: As of this morning, only 40 people have "stopped by" to pick up information. No one has populated the shelter as of yet. Red Cross will continue to maintain an open status for this shelter as long as homes are threatened and evacuation orders are in place. ---------------------------------------------------- Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said.
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notes: August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said. -> Officials prepare for evacuated residents, pets By Seth Amitin Published: Last Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 2:18 PM PDT LA CAÑADA — American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane Society officials were preparing for evacuees Friday at the La Cañada High School as the Station Fire continued threaten La Cañada Flintridge below. Few people took advantage of the shelter overnight Thursday amid voluntary evacuation orders, the volunteers remained vigilant and prepared Friday. “We’re here to facilitate evacuations,” said Red Cross Shelter Manager Bernie Nazari, “and we’re keeping it open until the situation with the fire changes or we need to house more individuals or something like that.” The shelter on Oak Grove Drive will be open 24 hours a day “until the fire department tells us not to,” Nazari said. Inside the high school’s gym were cots with blankets and pillows, tables and chairs and free coffee. Outside, in the school’s parking lot, the Pasadena SPCA had set up a mobile animal rescue station to handle any pets or animals. “We’ve transferred a pony, five dogs and three alpacas,” said Pasadena SPCA Community Resources Assistant Hillary Gatlin. “There are a few dogs boarding [at the Pasadena Humane Society center] right now and we can handle more.” The Pasadena SPCA transferred the horse and alpacas to a local stable and told evacuees to take pets to the rescue station at La Cañada High. “We recommend that people bring in their pets and animals to us to prevent smoke inhalation in case they don’t have any relatives that can handle their pets,” Gatlin said. La Cañada High is located at 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada. The Pasadena SPCA is at 361 South Raymond in Pasadena. --------------------------------------- August 28, 2009 | 6:26 am [Updated at 7:47 a.m.: With daylight, the fire department launched a new aerial assault on both the Palos Verdes and La Cañada fires, hoping water-dropping choppers could knock down what's left of the fire. But officials worried about another day of arid conditions, including triple-digit temperatures forecast in some areas.] Firefighters made modest progress overnight on two brush fires that threatened upscale homes in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and La Cañada Flintridge, but officials stressed the danger has not passed. The two blazes were the most serious of four wildfires burning in Southern California, fueled by hot, dry conditions that are expected to continue today and through the weekend. In Palos Verdes, more than 1,000 people had been evacuated, but firefighters said some of those evacuation orders might be lifted this morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire was 35% contained, after helicopters continued to drop water on the fire through the early-morning hours. The fire burned at least 100 acres. Fire officials plan to make a damage assessment. Fire Capt. Mike Brown told KTLA News that three homes were damaged and some out buildings were also burned, but that a full list won't be available until daylight. In the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest, firefighters cut breaks above La Cañada Flintridge in an effort to stop flames before they reached hundreds of homes in neighborhoods near Angeles Crest Highway, the U.S. Forest Service said. [Updated at 6:36 a.m.: The fire jumped Highway 2 and into the Arroyo Seco area overnight. Fire officials were concerned about homes along Starlight Crest Drive, which runs just east of Highway 2 and is adjacent to a watershed park. The blaze had burned 1,500 acres and was 10% contained.] Around midnight, flames were about three-quarters of a mile from residential neighborhoods, the Forest Service said. Hundreds evacuated their homes. An evacuation center, which had been designated at Crescenta Valley High School, was moved to La Cañada High School, the Forest Service said.

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