Power Outage on Malibu Campus – Update #1

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Storm-related challenges caused damage to the main electrical circuit servicing the Malibu campus. This led to a power outage at the Malibu campus earlier this morning. Southern California Edison (SCE) quickly restored the University’s electrical service with a temporary solution. SCE is now completing repairs on the electrical circuit and advises there may be another short power shutdown between 3 PM and 6 PM tonight to accomplish these final repairs.

As a reminder, during power outages, the community can expect the following on the Malibu campus:

  • All buildings have some form of power for emergency egress lighting.
  • Access control (to enter buildings, including the residence halls) switches to battery backup and remains active.
  • The Tyler Campus Center (TCC) and Payson Library have emergency power from backup generators, including for lighting. In TCC, some outlets are also energized. 
  • WiFi is supported by backup generators in TCC and Payson Library. 
  • Waves Cafe will be ready to serve a modified food service soon after the generator restores power to cooking equipment.
  • Once power is restored, WiFi service takes about 15 minutes to re-establish across campus.
  • In the event of a prolonged power outage, the University’s Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) will communicate with the University community.

The rain is forecasted to taper off this afternoon, and the University will proceed with normal operations and classes as regularly scheduled on all Southern California campuses tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Drivers should monitor road conditions, drive carefully, and allow for extra travel time as needed. Road conditions may change quickly. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com. As changes are announced to roads near the Malibu campus, updates will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

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