Edwards AFB Office of Emergency Management

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Do you   this year? Next time you head to the grocery store, consider adding 1 or 2 of these items to your cart to start...
01/12/2025

Do you this year? Next time you head to the grocery store, consider adding 1 or 2 of these items to your cart to start building your Emergency Kit! Remember, its much easier to start small and add over time than to buy it all at once!
- Can, jars, or boxes of nonperishable foods
-Flashlight
-Batteries
-First Aid Kit
-Battery Powered or Hand Crank Radio
-Portable Charger for Cellphone/Tablet

Thank you to all the Security Forces & Police personnel who work hard to ensure Edwards AFB stays safe!
01/09/2025

Thank you to all the Security Forces & Police personnel who work hard to ensure Edwards AFB stays safe!

Build a ‘Go-Bag’ full of the basic you will need should you be forced to evacuate your home. Below is a great starting p...
01/09/2025

Build a ‘Go-Bag’ full of the basic you will need should you be forced to evacuate your home. Below is a great starting point for what to include, but you can always talk with your local Office of Emergency Management for further guidance!

Situation:Edwards AFB is tracking several fires within the Los Angeles Basin.  The closest fire has currently been desig...
01/09/2025

Situation:

Edwards AFB is tracking several fires within the Los Angeles Basin. The closest fire has currently been designated as the HURST Fire south of Santa Clarita and the Lidia Fire south of Acton. Evacuation orders have been put in place. Currently the Hurst fire area has been raised to evacuation level 3. For a full list of evacuation areas please visit www.fire.ca.gov. Several shelters have been established to support displaced personnel; a full list of shelter locations can be found at www.watchduty.org. If you have been affected by the fires in the area, please coordinate with your leadership so we can ensure individual support for those affected.

Active Fires in the LA Basin:

The HURST Fire is spreading rapidly and due to the high winds, the fire is trending southwest. Currently there is 0% Contained and at the time of this message has burned approximately 700 acres.

The PALISADES Fire is currently 15832 Acres with 0% Contained

The EATON Fire (North of Pasadena) currently 10600 Acres with 0% Contained

The Lidia Fire (South of Acton) currently 50+ Acres. Unknown if Contained

Road Closures:

There are dozens of road closures that are affected by the fires, limit travel outside of the Antelope Valley. When traveling maintain awareness for emergency vehicles responding to and from the fire affected areas.

Notices and Updates:

To stay apprised of the situation in the affected areas, we recommend www.fire.ca.gox or www.watchduty.org for current updates and status on evacuations and shelters. In the event of an emergency please call 9-1-1.

The Office of Emergency Management would like to remind everyone of some wildfire safety. While we are not in a traditional wildfire season, due to the high winds, low humidity, and mild temperatures are a recipe for severe wildfires.

Before

-Create a fire-resistant zone free of leaves, debris or flammable materials for at least 30 feet from your home.

-Charge portable batteries, gather essential items (important documents, cash, clothing, etc) into a ‘Go Bag’ and be prepared to evacuate at any moment.

-Develop an evacuation plan with several alternate routes and locations to seek shelter.

-If possible, keep gas tank as full as possible to aid in quick evacuation.

During

-Pay attention to emergency alerts and notifications for information and instructions.

-Evacuate immediately if authorities tell you to do so!

-If trapped, call 9-1-1 and give your location, but be aware that emergency response could be delayed or impossible. Turn on lights to help rescuers find you.

-Use an N95 mask to protect yourself from smoke inhalation or limit your exposure to smoke by doing the following:

-Choose a room to close off from outside air and set up a portable air cleaner or filter to keep the air in this room clean even when it’s smoky in the rest of the building and outdoors.

-Use high efficiency filters in your central air conditioning system to capture fine particles from smoke. If your system has fresh air intake, set the system to “recirculate” mode and close the outdoor intake damper.

-If you are not ordered to evacuate but smoky conditions exist, stay inside in a safe location or go to a community building where smoke levels are lower.

If you are sick and need medical attention, contact your healthcare provider for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible.

Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.

Still not sure what you want your resolution to be this year? The Office of Emergency Management thinks you should   ! T...
01/05/2025

Still not sure what you want your resolution to be this year? The Office of Emergency Management thinks you should ! Take simple steps throughout this year to increase your family’s preparedness for any disaster that might come your way.
What can you do today to start?
- Download the FEMA app to get real-time alerts, safety tips, and locate open shelters
- Snap photos of important documents and save them online or in a secure place you can access during an emergency
- Have external power sources available to charge phones and other devices in case of a power outage.

We hope you have a very safe and happy 2025!
01/01/2025

We hope you have a very safe and happy 2025!

Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!
12/31/2024

Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!

Merry Christmas, Team Edwards!
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, Team Edwards!

121 years ago today, the Wright Brothers took their first flight!
12/17/2024

121 years ago today, the Wright Brothers took their first flight!

Eddy is having a great time !
12/14/2024

Eddy is having a great time !

Join us from 9-12 today at Hanger 1600 for the Children’s Holiday Party !
12/14/2024

Join us from 9-12 today at Hanger 1600 for the Children’s Holiday Party !

Happy Birthday to the National Guard
12/13/2024

Happy Birthday to the National Guard

This holiday season, practice fire safety in your home!
12/10/2024

This holiday season, practice fire safety in your home!

12/07/2024
We’re feeling festive! Come visit the Touch A Truck Winter Wonderland event at the Base library from 10-12! We’re here w...
12/07/2024

We’re feeling festive! Come visit the Touch A Truck Winter Wonderland event at the Base library from 10-12! We’re here with Security Forces, EMS, and Fire!

A day which will live in infamy.
12/07/2024

A day which will live in infamy.

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA
93524

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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+16612774433

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