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Pepperdine Monitoring Wildfires – Update #2
A number of fires continue to burn in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. These are strong, wind-driven fires. All manner of firefighting efforts are being employed, including air operations. The University is monitoring all conditions in the area, and in particular the Hill and Woolsey fires.
The Malibu campus is not currently affected by these evacuation orders. The Calabasas campus was vacated earlier and is now under mandatory evacuation.
This is a very fluid situation and is developing rapidly with changing fire conditions. Mandatory evacuation orders are currently in place for large and growing portions of Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Oak Park, and other areas. The 101 freeway remains closed in both directions between the 23 freeway and the Santa Rosa exit.
Please be advised of the following:
- Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies.
- Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).
- The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or Emergency Recorded Message line (888.286.5659).
Pepperdine Monitoring Wildfires – Update #1
A number of fires are currently burning in Ventura County. The University continues to monitor all conditions in the area, and in particular the Hill and Woolsey fires. The 101 freeway remains closed in both directions between the Wendy and Santa Rosa exits due to the Hill Fire. However, with its current location, wind direction, and the terrain in front of the fire’s leading edge, the Woolsey Fire presents a potential threat to the Malibu campus, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has issued a mandatory evacuation order for areas north of the 101 freeway, between Valley Circle Blvd and Lindero Canyon Road. If you are located in this area, please follow the mandatory evacuation notice, and head toward Los Angeles. If you do not have other alternatives, you could go to the Malibu campus.
The Malibu campus is not affected by this evacuation order. If the Malibu campus does become affected by the fires, Pepperdine has worked with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and we shelter in place.
Please be advised of the following:
- Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies.
- Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).
- The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or Emergency Recorded Message line (888.286.5659).
Pepperdine Monitoring Ventura County Wildfires
Pepperdine has received information from Ventura County Fire concerning wildfires in the Newbury Park area. News outlets are reporting the 101 freeway is closed in both directions from Ventu Park through Santa Rosa.
The fire is not currently affecting any University campus.
Please be advised of the following:
- Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies.
- Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).
- The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page (emergency.pepperdine.edu) or Emergency Recorded Message line (888.286.5659).
Pepperdine Mourns the Loss of Seaver College Student Alaina Housley
We are devastated to report that one of our students, Alaina Housley, was among those who passed away at Borderline in Thousand Oaks last night.
Our hearts are broken with the news of this profound loss. We offer our deepest condolences to the Housley family and ask that our community join us in keeping Alaina’s family, friends, and loved ones in their prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
We are here to guide and support our students, faculty, staff, and alumni in as many ways as we can, and this includes providing access to grief counselors and licensed clinicians to help them cope with the pain and sorrow this tragedy brings. In this time of deep concern and sadness, we are focused on making sure the entire Pepperdine family comes together in a compassionate way that leads to individual and community healing.
As we try to process yet another act of senseless violence, please know that the following resources are available here on campus:
- Students may contact the Counseling Center at 310.506.4210 or student.counseling.center@pepperdine.edu. The Counseling Center provides free, confidential emotional/psychological support to all Pepperdine students.
- Faculty and staff may access counseling services through their Employee Assistance Program. Details are available on the HR website or by contacting HR at 310.506.4397.
- Pastoral support is available to the Pepperdine community through the Office of the Chaplain. Contact chaplain Sara Barton at sara.barton@pepperdine.edu or associate chaplain Eric Wilson at eric.wilson@pepperdine.edu or at 310.506.4275.
For those who wish to send condolences to the family, please send your cards, notes, or letters to: Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Tyler Campus Center Suite 210, Mail Code 4472, and we will forward them to the family.
In times like this, we need each other and our faith to carry us through. Please join me in lifting up Alaina’s family, friends, loved ones, as well as all those affected by this tragedy in prayer.
Sincerely,
Connie Horton
Vice President for Student Affairs
Pepperdine Emergency Information 
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