Pasadena Fire Chief Issues Red Flag Warning and Announces Parking Restrictions

Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin has directed the activation of Red Flag Parking Restrictions within the city. This alert is effective from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, through the afternoon of Wednesday, January 8, based on weather conditions. An extension of the Red Flag Day is possible.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. This, in combination with dry fuels, could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. Please use caution with potential fire sources.

To allow for improved fire department access and resident evacuation, parking is restricted on posted narrow and/or winding roads within Pasadena’s urban-wildland interface areas. Please make alternative parking plans before the red flag is in effect. Vehicles on restricted will be cited and towed. Additional fire patrols have been added to our Foothill areas. Additional information, including the complete list of streets with restricted parking, is available at CityOfPasadena.net/Fire/Red-Flag-Parking-Restrictions.

Now’s the time to review your evacuation plans and make sure emergency kits are stocked with everything you need should you have to evacuate. Visit ReadyforWildfire.org for more information on preparing for and preventing wildfires.

If you haven’t already, please register for the Pasadena Local Emergency Alert System (PLEAS) to receive voice, email and/or text emergency notifications. PLEAS messages are only sent in the event of imminent danger where action, such as evacuation, is required. Once you’ve registered with PLEAS, we also recommend registering with the County’s Alert LA County mass notification system.

Nixle is the primary notification system for the Pasadena Police Department. Register at Nixle.com to receive alerts by text message and/or email. You can also text your ZIP code to 888777 to opt in.

A complete list of streets with parking restrictions is available on the city’s website at: CityOfPasadena.net/Fire/Red-Flag-Parking-Restrictions.

Red Flag Gateway Sign Locations:

Northbound Altadena Drive near Veranda Avenue

1. 1. Northeast corner of New York Drive and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
   2. Northbound Hastings Ranch Drive south of Denair Street (near Don Benito School field)
   3. Northbound Michillinda Avenue north of Valley View Avenue
   4. Northbound Arroyo Boulevard south of San Rafael Avenue
   5. Northbound Avenue 64 south of Burleigh Drive
   6. Eastbound La Loma Road west of Sycamore Glen
   7. Southbound Avenue 64 at Glenover Drive
   8. Northbound Patrician Way near west city limit
   9. Northbound San Rafael Road north of the 134 Freeway
   10. Northbound Linda Vista Avenue near the Colorado Bridge overpass
   11. Westbound California Boulevard west of Grand Avenue
   12. Northeast corner of Forest Avenue and Lincoln Avenue
   13. Westbound Washington Boulevard west of Lincoln Avenue
   14. Northbound and southbound Linda Vista Avenue in front of Fire Station 38 (two signs at this location)
   15. Eastbound Lida Street west of Arts Center entrance
   16. Southbound Arroyo Boulevard south of Rosemont Avenue
   17. Southbound Linda Vista Avenue near the north city limit

Residents can stay connected with the city through its website CityOfPasadena.net, social media platforms including X(Twitter), Instagram and Facebook, or by calling the City Service Center at (626) 744-7311 during business hours Monday through Friday.

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