Malibu

Gas Leak on the Malibu Campus – Update #4

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SoCalGas’s attempted alternative solution has been successful. Gas service is expected to continue uninterrupted for the entire Malibu campus while SoCalGas continues permanent repairs.

Public Safety and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have thoroughly evaluated the affected residential areas. Eden, Krown Alpha, and Shafer will be available for safe re-occupancy starting at 11 PM. Students may head directly to their rooms at that time.

However, Lovernich remains under evaluation and the University is working with the fire department to safely reoccupy this building as soon as feasible. Lovernich residents will receive an update from HRL by 11 PM on whether re-occupancy will be possible tonight or, if not, with plans for alternative housing for the evening. 

The Fitness Center will resume its normal operating hours tomorrow.

Traffic on Benton Way and Huntsinger will continue to use an alternating pattern throughout the night and into tomorrow morning to provide access to and from the Drescher campus until all repair equipment can be removed. 

Breakfast will be provided at no cost to residential students, staff, and faculty in Waves Cafe tomorrow morning starting at 7:30 AM.

This will be the final planned community update for this evening.

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Gas Leak on the Malibu Campus – Update #3

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SoCalGas is currently attempting an alternate solution to the problem, which may allow gas service to continue uninterrupted. SoCalGas will not be able to confirm if the attempted solution is successful for several hours. 

If unsuccessful, gas will need to be shut off to the areas listed below, resulting in an extended gas outage through at least mid-day Friday:

  • Drescher, including HOAs, student apartments, academic buildings, and the Villa
  • Tiner Court
  • Baxter Drive
  • George Page
  • Caruso School of Law
  • Towers
  • Department of Facilities pad

Dining services will be available in the Waves Cafeteria for affected faculty, staff, and residential students until 8 PM tonight.

The previously evacuated buildings (Lovernich, Eden, Krown Alpha, Shafer, and the Fitness Center) need to remain unoccupied at this time. The University will update members of the Malibu campus community by 10 PM, including students who have been displaced.

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Gas Leak on the Malibu Campus – Update #2

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While we continue to push for faster service, SoCalGas has notified the University that gas will need to be turned off starting shortly and will remain off at least mid-day Friday. This gas shutoff will impact the following areas:

  • Drescher including HOAs, student apartments, academic buildings, and the Villa
  • Tiner Court
  • Baxter Drive
  • George Page
  • Caruso School of Law
  • Towers
  • Department of Facilities pad

Additional updates about repair times, service restoration, and when evacuated students may be able to return to their residence halls will be shared when available.

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Gas Leak on the Malibu Campus – Update #1

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Damage to the gas main line at the corner of Benton Way and Huntsinger Circle will take time to repair. While Southern California Gas is on-scene, they require a specialized team to complete the necessary work. This team is forecasted to arrive on campus around 4 PM, and their work may take several hours. The fire department remains on scene to continue to assess and prioritize safety.

Until the repairs are complete, the fire department will aim to allow traffic to pass through the intersection in groups every half-hour (for example, 4 PM and 4:30 PM). No other traffic will be allowed up to or down from Drescher until the repairs are complete.  

Cars should gather in advance of the half-hour marks at:

  • S – Lot, the main lot at the Drescher campus, to come down from Drescher
  • N – Lot, adjacent to the Baseball Field, to go up to Drescher

At this time, for the safety of our community, the following structures have been evacuated:

  • Eden House
  • Krown Alpha House
  • Shafer House
  • Lovernich Apartments
  • Fitness Center
  • The Mountain construction site

Human Resources is working with departments to facilitate the movement of employees from Drescher in groups according to this schedule as well. If you are working on the Drescher campus, consult with your supervisor for further instructions.

Further information will follow regarding events from event organizers and classes from each of the schools located at Drescher. 

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