The Beverly Hills Fire Department will conduct an informational community meeting on March 30 from 6-7 p.m. in City Hall’s Municipal Gallery to educate the community on how to be prepared to evacuate their homes during an emergency. The meeting will also cover the city’s second Evacuation Drill scheduled for May 2. Participation in the Evacuation Drill is voluntary but highly encouraged.
During the upcoming May 2 Evacuation Drill, residents who live near Franklin Canyon north of Sunset Boulevard will be asked to evacuate. Regardless of the designated drill area, all city residents are still encouraged to participate at this time to test their own emergency preparedness plans.
During the test, sirens citywide will be activated which may not be audible to everyone. Residents, whether they hear the sirens or not, should gather their emergency supplies and personal items and make their way to their designated evacuation route. Police and Fire Department staff will be deployed throughout the area to direct traffic and assist residents.
“Beverly Hills is committed to leading by example. Our top priority is the safety and protection of our residents, and that means being proactive, not reactive,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian. “Our first evacuation drill for the residents of the Trousdale area last November was a tremendous success. In the wake of recent fires in nearby cities, our commitment is clear: we must be ready for any natural disaster. I encourage all our residents to participate. When we work together, we build a stronger, safer, and more resilient community.”
When available, detailed information on the May 2 Evacuation Drill, including evacuation routes and recommenced emergency supplies can be found on the city’s website at beverlyhills.org/evacdrill.
