Malibu

Pepperdine Monitoring Wildfires – Update #8

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Pepperdine has no flames on the Malibu campus. However, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning through Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Santa Ana winds are expected to peak in the Malibu area on Sunday morning with gusts predicted up to 45 MPH.

Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee remains activated to:

  • oversee support for the students and community members on campus;
  • closely monitor the wildfires and the weather; and
  • begin preparations for the eventual resumption of normal operations.

The 101 freeway and roadways leading to Malibu remain closed to everyone, and only first responders are allowed passage on these routes. Consider following local media and city websites for the latest updates on road closures in your area. Pepperdine will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.

This entry was posted in Malibu.

Malibu and Calabasas Campuses Closed and Classes and Events Canceled November 11–13, 2018

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Pepperdine officials have closed offices and canceled all classes and events on the Malibu and Calabasas campuses from November 11–13, 2018. All other campuses remain open at this time. Faculty and staff working at the Malibu and Calabasas campuses should not report to work unless they are critical support personnel, as designated by their supervisor. Critical support personnel should follow established departmental protocols for determining whether to report to campus if they can safely do so.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted; Malibu and Calabasas Classes Canceled and Campuses Closed Today

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At this time, Pepperdine has lifted its shelter-in-place order. The University community is safe and individuals are free to move about the campus. Flames on hillsides near campus were extinguished early this morning, although spot fires may appear and should be reported to Public Safety.

All classes and events on the Malibu and Calabasas campuses are canceled for today, Saturday, November 10, 2018. An update on whether classes will be held for Monday, November 12 will be given by 3 PM today.

We are thankful for the cooperation and understanding of our community throughout this event.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Pepperdine Monitoring Wildfires – #7

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Los Angeles County Fire strike teams and air operations are working to contain the flames on and around the Malibu campus. No permanent structures have been lost. The shelter-in-place protocol remains in effect and all individuals on campus remain safe and are resting in relocation sites.

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