Latest Event Updates
Power Restored to the Malibu Campus Update #12
Power has been restored to the Malibu campus. Based on this availability, and the significant improvements in the fire conditions, this will be the last University update provided through Everbridge. From here forward, University updates will be provided by email and posted on the University’s emergency page. Law enforcement continues to enforce road blocks on Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway.
Shelter In Place Lifted Again – Update #11
While the Franklin Fire continues to burn in the Santa Monica mountains, active flames remain diminished on the campus, with a few spot fires, and periodic hot spots, all of which are being addressed by fire personnel. Accordingly, last night’s shelter-in-place protocol for the Malibu campus community is lifted as of 6:30am. Breakfast will be served in Waves Cafe between 7:30am and 9:30am.
As a reminder about the ongoing power outage, Southern California Edison will seek confirmation from response agencies to inspect their circuits before restoring power, which will hopefully occur today.
Current road conditions are noted below, but these change rapidly:
- Malibu Canyon Road remains closed from Mulholland Drive to PCH;
- Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains closed to all but local traffic;
- PCH is closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Kanan Dume Road, with exit access from John Tyler Drive. Law enforcement is allowing exit onto PCH, but likely may not permit re-entry back to campus.
Update #10 – Malibu Campus / Franklin Fire Update
Fire activity around Pepperdine’s Malibu campus has greatly diminished as the Franklin Fire has burned through most of the fuel immediately surrounding campus, but some flames are still visible in small pockets of campus. Firefighters continue to respond to and put out lingering hot spots and protect structures. Early analysis indicates there has been little to no damage to structures around campus, and no injuries have been reported. The EOC continues to monitor conditions on campus and within the local Malibu area while firefighters put out lingering fires. The community will remain in the shelter-in-place protocol in the Payson Library and the Tyler Campus Center overnight, and an announcement will be made in the morning when it can be lifted.
With regard to the ongoing power outage, Southern California Edison (SCE) has indicated that they must inspect their circuits before restoring power. They also require confirmation from response agencies that roadways and conditions are safe to proceed with these inspections, which they anticipate will occur tomorrow morning.
Current road conditions are noted below:
- Malibu Canyon Road remains closed from Mulholland Drive to PCH;
- PCH is closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard to Kanan Dume Road, with no current exit access turning right from John Tyler Drive.
Franklin Fire – Update #9
This afternoon, the Franklin Fire came over a ridge on the north end of campus just to the east side of the Drescher campus, and it has since burned down to Huntsinger Circle and moved in the brush to the west/southwest (near the Malibu Country Estates). Firefighting resources are in place. Our students and community continue to shelter in place in the Payson Library and the Waves Cafe, remaining calm. The University is not aware of any significant structural damage at this time, and the EOC continues to closely monitor the situation.
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