West Los Angeles
Malibu Campus In-Person Classes Canceled for Today
Due to multiple road closures leading to the Malibu campus – all in person classes on the Malibu Campus will be canceled today. Communications regarding potential online delivery of classes will be sent following this message and may come from the University or individual schools.
- Malibu Canyon is closed due to a rockslide north of the tunnel.
- PCH north of campus at Corral Canyon remains closed due to a mudslide.
Critical support personnel, as designated by their supervisor, should follow established departmental protocols for determining whether to report to campus if they can safely do so. All other employees should check in with their supervisors about working remotely today.
All other campuses remain open at this time.
All employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources:
- Malibu Campus Road hotline: 310.506.ROAD (7623)
- Emergency Information Page: emergency.pepperdine.edu
Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.
Pepperdine Campus Operations Normal Following Earthquake
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California today at 1:47 PM Pacific Time with a reported epicenter near Decker Canyon, with at least two smaller aftershocks following shortly thereafter. The shaking from the initial earthquake was felt on the University’s Southern California campuses, and in particular at Malibu and Calabasas. At this time, the University is not aware of any injuries or damage as a result of the earthquake. Utility service continues at all University campuses, and there are no reported impacts to campus routes.
In case of an earthquake, the Pepperdine community is reminded to follow the Duck, Cover, and Hold On procedures:
- Duck under an object, such as a desk or table if inside, to prevent any falling objects from hitting you;
- Cover your head and neck;
- Hold on to the furniture to ensure it does not shake/move away from you.
- When the shaking stops, leave the building.
Additional information regarding earthquake preparedness is available on the University’s Emergency Information website.
Follow up to the Erroneous Shots Fired Dispatch Call on August 30
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has assessed the cause of an Erroneous Shots Fired Message that went out to the Pepperdine Community Wednesday evening and concluded it was an unintentional mistake. We apologize for the undue concern it has caused our community.
Within seconds, DPS and University officials were investigating the validity of the message. While they researched this possibility, officers and administrators spoke with employees in Calabasas, reviewed the call log, and viewed Calabasas camera footage to, with the greatest amount of certainty possible, confirm there was no actual shots fired report in Calabasas. Receiving those confirming details that it was not an actual emergency, within 16 minutes of the first message, DPS Dispatch sent a correcting message noting the first communication was in error.
Upon receipt of the initial message, University administrators and officers from the University’s Department of Public Safety went to the Calabasas campus and met with Los Angeles Sheriff’s department (LASD). Sheriff’s deputies accessed the building and cleared it. No employees or students were present in the building at the time the first message went out. Out of an abundance of caution, LASD also sent officers to Malibu.
While we are relieved that the message was in error, we deeply regret the error. We apologize to the Pepperdine community for the undue concern and the additional work it has caused. The Emergency Operations Committee and Department of Public Safety will conduct a review of its testing procedures, training, and protocols to avoid a repeat of this error.
Erroneous Shots Fired Message
An erroneous message of shots fired at the Calabasas campus was sent at 9:45 PM this evening. The University has confirmation that there have been no shots fired. Out of an abundance of caution, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department officers responded to the scene and confirmed there is no danger or threat to the University community. We understand this was a concerning message to receive and realize this undoubtedly caused some distress. We sincerely regret this error. All Pepperdine campuses are safe and secure.
Pepperdine Emergency Information 
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