On Nov. 9 from 1-4 p.m., the Beverly Hills Fire Department will conduct a drill to test readiness and procedures for evacuating the city’s hillside areas due to a wildfire or other emergency.
Residents of 68 homes in Zone BHL301 in Trousdale are being asked to evacuate. Those residents will receive phone calls and written notices, in addition to alerts from our emergency notification system, with detailed instructions on where to go and how to get there.
Although the target evacuation area is in Trousdale, the city is urging all residents to participate, especially those in the area north of Sunset Boulevard.
Sirens will sound at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the test. Residents, whether they hear the sirens or not, should gather their “go bag” emergency supplies and personal items and make their way to Will Rogers Park via designated evacuation routes. Police and Fire Department staff will be deployed throughout the area to direct traffic and assist residents.
“In Beverly Hills, we believe in being proactive—because preparedness is the foundation of excellence. I encourage every resident to take part in this important drill,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian. “While our city has some of the most advanced fire prevention tools and policies in place, we live in a fire-prone environment.
Preparation isn’t about fear—it’s about empowerment. And the more prepared we are, the safer and stronger our community will be,” Nazarian added.
A community meeting to provide information and answer questions will be held at the City Hall Municipal Gallery on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Additionally, the city will send multiple reminders leading up to the drill that will include:
• Social media Facebook, Instagram, X (@CityofBevHills)
• e-Notices newsletters
• Flyers and signage in neighborhoods.
Detailed information on the evacuation, including evacuation routes and recommended emergency supplies can be found on the city’s website (beverlyhills.org/evacdrill).
