Malibu

Monitoring Palisades Wildfire – Update #3

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University officials continue to monitor the Palisades Fire, which is approximately 7 miles east of the Malibu campus and has burned more than 1,200 acres. The fire is not a threat to campus.

Normal operations are expected to continue at all of Pepperdine’s Southern California Campuses throughout the week. 

However, during Red Flag conditions and wildfires in the Malibu area, Southern California Edison has initiated preventative power shutoffs for various power circuits in Malibu, and has indicated it is possible that they may do so for Pepperdine’s Malibu and Calabasas campuses tonight. 

The Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) will provide an update regarding campus operations by 6:00 AM on Wednesday. If there is power, this message will be emailed and posted on the Emergency Information Page. If the power is out, this message will be communicated via Everbridge, posted on the Emergency Information Page, and also posted at the following locations on campus: 

  • Main doors to the Lighthouse in the Tyler Campus Center
  • Main doors to the Caruso School of Law
  • Pier 18 Package Lockers adjacent to Banowsky Hall
  • Main doors to the Villa Executive Center

Employees who live in the areas impacted by the Palisades Fire, or have children whose schools are impacted, should work with their supervisors to adjust work schedules to attend to family or home needs. Critical support personnel should check in with their supervisors regarding plans for the remainder of the week. 

Road closures continue to be fluid and currently include: 

  • PCH is closed southbound at Las Flores and northbound at the McClure Tunnel
  • Topanga remains closed to all except residents
  • The traffic light at Seaver and Malibu Canyon is out. 

As always, employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, prioritizing personal safety. High winds can cause downed power lines and trees. Remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

If a wildfire were to impact the Malibu Campus, the EOC may activate its shelter in place protocol. If the University community needs to shelter in place, you will be directed to the Tyler Campus Center (TCC) and/or Payson Library. While Malibu City may issue instructions, including evacuation orders, the Pepperdine community should follow University instruction.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Monitoring Palisades Wildfire – Update #2 

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The University continues to monitor the Palisades Fire, which is nine miles east of the Malibu campus.The fire has grown to more than 200 acres, but continues to pose no threat to the campus, though smoke remains visible. Additionally, the fire is impacting Pacific Palisades as officials manage power outages, road closures, and the overall response. Road closures continue to be fluid and currently include: 

  • PCH is closed southbound at Las Flores and northbound at Coastline Drive. 
  • Topanga remain closed to all except residents

Employees who live in the impacted area, or have children whose schools are impacted, should work with their supervisors if they need to leave early to attend to family or home needs. Critical support personnel should check in with their supervisors before leaving today and regarding plans for the remainder of the week. 
Lastly, please see the latest evacuation orders and warnings for Pacific Palisades related to the fire.

This entry was posted in Malibu.

Pepperdine Monitoring the Palisades Wildfire

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University officials are monitoring the Palisades wildfire in the Pacific Palisades, which is currently 20 acres, and officials predict it may grow to 200 acres in the next 20 minutes as the winds are pushing it from the northeast toward the Pacific Ocean. The fire is not presently a threat to the Malibu campus, though smoke from the fire is visible from campus. 

Please be advised of the following:

  • Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. 
  • Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).
  • The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page.

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Red Flag Warning with High Winds

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The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10 AM to Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6 PM due to sustained Santa Ana winds of 35-50 miles per hour (MPH) and gusts up to 80 MPH accompanied by low relative humidity. The strongest winds are predicted between Tuesday at 10 AM and Wednesday at 6 PM.

Topanga Canyon is closed in both directions to all but local traffic from Mulholland Highway to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and is likely to remain closed throughout the Red Flag Warning.

Normal operations, including classes, will continue on Tuesday and are expected to continue throughout the week at all Southern California Pepperdine campuses. Power outages may be possible, and if they occur, the University will provide additional instructions responsive to the situation.

In the event of an extended power outage, the EOC will regularly post updates at the following locations:

  • Main doors to the Lighthouse in the Tyler Campus Center
  • Main doors to the Caruso School of Law
  • Pier 18 Package Lockers adjacent to Banowsky Hall
  • Main doors to the Villa Executive Center

As always, employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, prioritizing personal safety. High winds can cause downed power lines and trees. Remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.