Latest Event Updates
Update for Overnight Accommodations
Because our shelter-in-place protocols will be in place throughout the night, all individuals on the Malibu campus are instructed to go to Payson Library or Tyler Campus Center, as this will be more comfortable for overnight accommodations. If you are currently located in Tyler Campus Center, you may stay in this location or walk to Payson Library. If you are currently at Firestone Fieldhouse, you may walk to Payson Library, or shuttles will also be provided for transportation. Food and medical services will be available at the Payson Library.
The Woolsey Fire continues to burn in and around the Malibu area, though Pepperdine’s Malibu campus has not, as yet, been directly impacted. Malibu campus resident students, faculty, and staff continue to shelter-in-place and will do so throughout the night. Currently, the fire has shifted in a south-westerly direction toward the coast. The University is continuing to monitor the situation with fire and governmental officials and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Pepperdine Monitoring Wildfires – #5
The Woolsey Fire continues to burn in and around the Malibu area, though Pepperdine’s Malibu campus has not, as yet, been directly impacted. Malibu campus resident students, faculty, and staff continue to shelter-in-place. Currently, the fire has shifted in a south-westerly direction toward the coast. The University is monitoring the situation with fire and governmental officials and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Update Shelter-in-Place Protocols Reinitiated
Pepperdine officials have reinitiated shelter-in-place protocols for the Malibu campus. All individuals on campus are instructed to move immediately to their designated relocation site at either Tyler Campus Center or Firestone Fieldhouse. At this time, the fire has shifted east and has begun traveling south and west toward the coast. The University is monitoring the situation closely with fire and other officials and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Shelter-In-Place Order for the Malibu Campus Temporarily Lifted
Pepperdine’s EOC has temporarily lifted the shelter-in-place order for the Malibu campus. Individuals on campus are encouraged to remain on campus due to road closures and severe congestion restricting travel. Please use this opportunity for self care—return to your room, rest, take a shower, or continue to spend time with community in Firestone Fieldhouse, Tyler Campus Center, and/or Payson Library.
Depending on weather and fire conditions, the University may need to reissue a shelter-in-place order. Please have a go bag ready in the event we need to shelter-in-place again.
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