*PROGRAM UPDATE: On November 18, 2025, the City Council moved to approve a No Parking During Red Flag Warning Program. More information regarding implementation and next steps can be found below. 

As part of ongoing efforts to improve emergency response during wildfire seasons, the City of La Cañada Flintridge will be implementing a No Parking During Red Flag Warning Program. The program was designed in response to past fire events, which highlighted the need for clear access of roads during emergencies. As the City is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, it’s crucial to have this program in place to safeguard residents to ensure timely evacuations and quick response time of first responders.

What are Red Flag Warnings?

A Red Flag Warning is a term used by fire-weather forecasters to call attention to weather conditions of particular importance that may result in extreme burning conditions.

In Los Angeles County, a Red Flag Warning is issued when sustained winds of 25 mph or greater, and humidity below 15 percent are expected to occur within 24 hours. This notice of Red Flag Warning conditions is provided by the National Weather Service to the Los Angeles County Mountains and Valleys. The National Weather Service provides a California Fire Weather Map which identifies where Red Flag Warnings have been issued.

What is the program?

When a Red Flag Warning is issued, street parking will be restricted in neighborhoods to create adequate space for evacuation and emergency vehicles. Street parking restrictions will be determined by the following parameters:

  • Collector streets, regardless of width, are restricted on both sides
  • Streets with widths less than 30 feet are restricted on both sides
  • Streets with single points of access are restricted on either the ingress or egress side
  • Potential evacuation streets that require two-way traffic flow are restricted on either the ingress or egress side

A detailed map of impacted streets can be downloaded here.

Program Implementation and Next Steps

Before enforcement of the program begins, it will be phased in alongside extensive community outreach to ensure residents are informed and prepared. This outreach will help guide the rollout and support a smooth transition as the program takes effect.

Prior to the placement of any signage, the number, spacing, and overall cost of signs will be fully reviewed and finalized.

The program itself was created in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and professional traffic engineers. As the project moves forward, designated streets will be evaluated and adjusted to ensure optimal safety and effectiveness.

City Staff is currently working to refine the program implementation as requested by the City Council. Citywide outreach and education for this program is set to begin in December 2025 and continue in to 2026/2027.

Please check back regularly for updates—this webpage will be continually updated with the latest information, current program status, and details as the project moves toward full implementation.

How would I know when parking restrictions are in place?

Streets with Red Flag Warning parking restrictions will be identified with street signage year-round. The Red Flag Warnings conditions are announced by the National Weather Service through news media. The City will amplify these warning with the following additional notification methods:

  • City Website
  • Social Media
  • Pre-recorded Voice Message
  • Mass notification through AlertLCF (Email/Text)

Previous Meetings and Workshops

The City scheduled several workshops to encourage public participation and comment. These meetings offered a platform to discuss the program, emergency preparedness, and provide feedback. Attendance and parking space is limited at these locations, as such all workshops had an option to join via Zoom. The Zoom Webinar had a live broadcast and an option to ask questions and provide feedback via chat.

November 18, 2025: City Council Meeting

*During this regularly schedule meeting the City Council moved to approve the No Parking During Red Flag Warning Program. 

October 21, 2025: City Council Meeting

September 22, 2025: Public Safety Commission Meeting

August 27, 2025: Public Works and Traffic Commission and Public Safety Commission Joint Meeting

May 12, 2025: Workshop#2

April 7, 2025: Workshop#2

March 25, 2025: Workshop#1

January 27, 2025: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting

May 20, 2024: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting

April 22, 2024: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting

November 18, 2009: Joint Public Safety Commission & Public Works and Traffic
Commission

October 26, 2009: Joint Public Safety Commission & Public Works and Traffic
Commission