Emergency Information for Neighboring Jurisdictions

INCIDENT SUMMARY

Updated December XX, 2024 at XX:XX AM/PM

A fast-moving brush fire ignited in the area of (ENTER LOCATION) at approximately (ENTER TIME). Ventura County fire crews are on scene of the (NAME OF INCIDENT) working to contain the fire. 

Evacuation Orders have been issued to (ENTER AREA IF USING)

A Temporary Evacuation Point has been established at (CHOOSE ONE OR MORE, DELETE AS NEEDED)

Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021

Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003

Rancho Santa Suzanna Community Center
5005 E Los Angeles Ave
Simi Valley, CA 93063

Thousand Oaks Teen Center
1375 E Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Updated December 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM

FRANKLIN FIRE – LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Incident Summary

The Franklin Fire ignited at approximately 11:00 pm on Monday, December 9th, in Malibu Canyon area near Francisco Ranch and moved toward the Pacific Coast Highway. The fire is currently estimated at 4030 acres. Evacuations and road closures are still in effect as fire fighters from multiple agencies work to contain the fire. For current information on this incident visit LACounty.gov.

SANTA ANA WIND EVENT & PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS

Weather Summary

Due to improved conditions, the National Weather Service cancelled the remainder of the Red Flag Warning for Ventura County as of 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024.  Thursday through Monday bring the chance of light rain through a series of very mild storms. For more information on the forecast, visit the National Weather Service

Southern California Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

Due to improved conditions, Southern California Edison has discontinued monitoring the majority of circuits for PSPS. Remaining circuits without power are being inspected for re-energization. For questions regarding power restoration, or to submit a claim resulting from power loss,  please contact Southern California Edison or call 1-800-655-4555.

MOUNTAIN INCIDENT INFORMATION

DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration opened a local Disaster Loan Outreach Center to provide loan assistance to Ventura County residents impacted by the Mountain Fire. Residents may apply for SBA recovery assistance at the Ventura County Office of Education, located at 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012, Tuesdays-Saturdays from 9am-6pm. Applications are also welcome by phone at 800-659-2955 (Telecom Relay Service, dial 7-1-1) or online at SBA.gov/disaster. The deadline to apply for property damage is Jan. 28, 2025. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Aug. 29, 2025.

For more information on SBA and Mountain Fire recovery, visit VCRecovers.

DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration will open a local Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Ventura County Office of Education to provide loan assistance to Ventura County residents impacted by the Mountain Fire.

On October 15, 2024, it was announced that funds for the Disaster Loan Program have been fully expended. While no new loans can be issued until Congress appropriates additional funding, we remain committed to supporting disaster survivors. Applications will continue to be accepted and processed to ensure individuals and businesses are prepared to receive assistance once funding becomes available.  For more information on disaster loans, visit SBA.gov.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Ventura County Office of Education
Oxnard Room & Hueneme Room
5100 Adolfo Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Opens 12:00 pm, Tuesday, December 3rd
Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-6pm

Apply Three Ways:

In -person
Online  SBA.gov/disaster
By phone 800-659-2955
Telecom Relay Service  dial 7-1-1

The deadline to apply for property damage is Jan. 28, 2025.
The deadline to apply for economic injury is Aug. 29, 2025.

SBA Disaster Loans

  • Homeowners – up to $500,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate.
  • Homeowners & Renters – up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, including personal vehicles.
  • Businesses/Private Non-Profit – up to $2 million to repair  or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory, etc. 
  • Economic Injury – to meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. 

Interest rates

  • Homeowners – 2.563%/30 years
  • Businesses – as low as 4%
  • Private Non-Profit –  3.625%

STRUCTURE DAMAGE INFORMATION

Ventura County Sheriff Emergency Services and the Cal Fire Damage Assessment Team continue to assess and validate structures impacted by the Mountain Incident. The full assessment is expected to conclude by 11/16/2024 however new data posts daily. A dashboard depicting damaged structures can be viewed by clicking the button below.
 

Real-Time Incident Dashboard & Map

For the most current incident information click on the map below.