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Red Flag Warning – November 8-9, 2018

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The National Weather Service has upgraded the current weather event to a Red Flag warning for Los Angeles County, including Malibu beginning Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM through Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Coastal areas are expecting gusts around 35 MPH, with 50-70 MPH gusts predicted in the mountains. An extended period of dry conditions will also begin tomorrow, November 8, 2018 through Tuesday, November 13, 2018. This will bring the potential for additional red flag conditions next week.

Red Flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service identify time periods when conditions are ideal for wildfires. During Red Flag warnings it is especially important to:

  • Report any signs of smoke immediately to emergency responders. If on the Malibu campus call Public Safety at 310.506.4441. At all other locations report smoke by calling 911.
  • Use caution when disposing of cigarettes and ensure that they are completely extinguished.
  • Minimize any use of open flame in outdoor settings.

Pepperdine Public Safety is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to potential wildfires.

Red Flag Warning – October 31, 2018

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The National Weather service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 3:00 AM through 8:00 PM. Winds gusts are expected up to 35 MPH beginning at 3:00 AM and diminishing by 3:00 PM.

Red Flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service identify time periods when conditions are ideal for wildfires. During Red Flag warnings it is especially important to:

  • Report any signs of smoke immediately to emergency responders. If on the Malibu campus call Public Safety at 310.506.4441. At all other locations report smoke by calling 911.
  • Use caution when disposing of cigarettes and ensure that they are completely extinguished.
  • Minimize any use of open flame in outdoor settings.

Pepperdine Public Safety is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to potential wildfires.

Power Outage Update: Power Restored on the Malibu Campus

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The power outage impacting the Malibu Campus has been resolved. Southern California Edison was able to restore power. Malibu classes are being held as follows for the remainder of today:

  • Seaver College classes are canceled through 5 PM. Classes beginning after 5 PM will be held as regularly scheduled.
  • School of Public Policy classes are canceled through 5 PM. Classes beginning after 5 PM will be held as regularly scheduled.  
  • School of Law classes beginning after 3 PM will be held as regularly scheduled.
  • Graziadio Business School classes will be held as regularly scheduled.
  • Graduate School of Education and Psychology classes will be held as regularly scheduled.

All Malibu campus employees are expected to remain on campus and complete their regularly scheduled shifts.  

For the latest news and information on this outage, please visit Pepperdine’s Emergency Information Page at emergency.pepperdine.edu.

All Pepperdine University Campus Operations Normal

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Pepperdine University officials continue to monitor several wildfires in Southern California. At this time, all University campuses remain open and classes will continue as regularly scheduled. If conditions change, University officials will update the community as soon as possible. Please continue to monitor the University’s Emergency Information Page for the latest information.