Bruins Safe Online

UCLA campus operations are running on an emergency status.

UCLA is not under an evacuation warning at this time; on Friday, January 10, an evacuation warning was issued for the zone adjacent to UCLA, due to the Palisades fire.

Undergraduate and graduate classes have moved to remote instruction through Friday, January 17.

UCLA Town Halls

As we continue to confront the impacts of the fires, we invite you to join a series of virtual UCLA Town Halls to learn more about our fire planning, hear from campus leaders and get answers to your questions. Register for the Town Hall today at this link:

Monday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. – Town Hall for Faculty and Staff

• Hosted by Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael J. Beck
• Will include representatives from Academic Personnel, Academic Senate, Campus Human Resources, Research & Creative Activities, UCLA Health

Understanding the difference between an evacuation warning vs. an evacuation order

Don't panic, be prepared: the Bruin community is spread out across many areas of Los Angeles, and our community's safety and wellness is our top priority. If the area where you live comes under a higher risk from the wildfires, here are the differences between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order.

UCLA’s campus is not currently under an evacuation warning. If UCLA enters an evacuation warning zone or receives an evacuation order, updates and more information will be shared immediately via BruinALERT with our community.

An evacuation warning is issued when there is a potential threat to your life or property. This alert gives you time to prepare to leave if conditions worsen. 

What to do if there is an evacuation warning:

• Start gathering important items and documents to add to your Go-Bag and Pet Preparedness Kit (if applicable). 

• Maintain communication with emergency contacts using a fully charged power bank or portable charger. 

• Make plans for a possible evacuation, including helping neighbors who may need assistance.

• Individuals who need extra time to evacuate, or anyone with large animals, should pack up and leave when a warning is issued.

If your area is upgraded from an evacuation warning to an evacuation order, that means there is an immediate threat, and you need to evacuate. An evacuation order is mandatory, and delaying your departure could result in harm.

What to do if there is an evacuation order:

• Follow all instructions from first responders, who will assist you. 

• Grab your Go-Bag and Pet Preparedness Kit. 

• Evacuate immediately, use recommended routes.

If a mandatory evacuation order for campus is issued during this specific fire emergency:

STUDENTS: Students should report to the nearest rally point to their location. There will be two rally points: Pauley Pavilion concourse for those living on the Hill, and the Tipuana Apartments for those students living in Weyburn and University Apartments North. From those rally points, students will receive transportation to an off-campus location, as well as additional information.

EMPLOYEES: Managers and supervisors will communicate directly with employees who are currently working on campus regarding evacuation plans. Note: This excludes UCLA Health. Specific instructions will be sent to UCLA Health employees.

RESEARCHERS AND LABORATORIES: Each principal investigator (PI) or group leader of a laboratory research program (experimental, computational or otherwise) has been asked to prepare and implement a strategy to ramp down campus laboratory research activities. Read more in this message to employees.

Once again, UCLA itself is not currently under an evacuation warning.

Please stay safe and vigilant.

As Chancellor Frenk shared in his message to the campus community, his administration has requested that the Academic Senate approve extending remote instruction for undergraduate and graduate courses through Friday, January 17. The Academic Senate has approved. UCLA campus operations will continue to be modified during this time, as well.

UCLA’s Consortium of Schools — Geffen Academy, UCLA Lab School and our Early Care and Education Programs — will communicate directly with their families regarding their operations.  UCLA Extension will continue remote education.

Additional instructions will be provided by instructors and supervisors, and we ask for continued flexibility and understanding as we all work through these difficult times.

Employees should continue to work remotely next week, if you are able to do so, with supervisor approval. Supervisors should continue to be flexible and understanding in their arrangements. 

This does not apply to our health care staff. For those who work in the UCLA Health clinical areas (including medical, dental and nursing clinics), you will receive further communications from UCLA Health. 

UCLA’s Consortium of Schools — Geffen Academy, UCLA Lab School and our Early Care and Education Programs — will communicate directly with their families regarding their operations.  UCLA Extension will continue remote education.

Continue to watch for BruinALERT updates. Updates will also be shared on Bruins Safe Online. 

Please stay safe and vigilant.