Full Notification

Alert: Evacuation Warnings and Evacuation Orders effective 7:00 AM March 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM March 13, 2025. No street parking in affected areas.

A Phase 2 storm event is forecasted, prompting the City of Sierra Madre to issue Evacuation Warnings and Evacuation Orders for high-risk areas. These orders will be effective from 7:00 AM on Wednesday, March 12, through 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 13.  This storm cycle is expected to be similar in intensity to the February 13, 2025 storm and has the potential to trigger significant mudflows and debris movement.

• No Athens solid waste collection will occur in the upper or lower canyon areas during this time. Do not place bins at the curb.
• No street parking is allowed in areas designated under an Evacuation Warning or Evacuation Order.

Important Safety Information

• Evacuation Warnings mean you should prepare immediately—pack essentials, secure your home, and plan where you will go.
• Evacuation Orders are mandatory—you must leave immediately. If you do not evacuate, you may be trapped for days before emergency crews can reach you.
• Emergency responders will not be able to assist once conditions become too dangerous.

What You Need to Do Now

• Stay alert – Monitor weather updates and official city alerts.
• Be prepared – Have your emergency bag packed and evacuation plan ready.
• Follow orders – If an Evacuation Order is issued, leave immediately.
• Red Flag Parking Restrictions – In effect for areas under an Evacuation Warning or Order.
• Sandbags – Available for residents at the City Yard (621 E Sierra Madre Blvd, near the Rose Float Barn)

Evacuation Order Zones (Effective 7:00 AM March 12 – 6:00 PM March 13, 2025)
SMD-E001, SMD-E002A, SMD-E002B, SMD-E002C, SMD-E003, SMD-E004, SMD-E005, SMD-E006A, SMD-E006B, SMD-E007, SMD-E008, SMD-E009, SMD-E010A, SMD-E010B, SMD-E011A, SMD-E011C, SMD-E012A, SMD-E012B, SMD-E012C, SMD-E012D, SMD-E013B, SMD-E014B

Evacuation Warning Zones (Effective 7:00 AM March 12 – 6:00 PM March 13, 2025)
SMD-E011D, SMD-E013A, SMD-E014A, SMD-E015, SMD-E016



 
 

Instructions:

Stay Informed: Genasys App will update at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Check the Genasys App to see if you are in an affected zone. Click Here