Latest Event Updates

Active Shooter at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks

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The University has received reports that several Pepperdine students were at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks this evening when a gunman reportedly entered the location and began shooting. At this time, the University is working to identify and provide support to those students. Pepperdine officials are in contact with appropriate governmental agencies and will provide updates on the status of the situation as information is available.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Red Flag Warning – November 8-9, 2018

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The National Weather Service has upgraded the current weather event to a Red Flag warning for Los Angeles County, including Malibu beginning Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM through Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Coastal areas are expecting gusts around 35 MPH, with 50-70 MPH gusts predicted in the mountains. An extended period of dry conditions will also begin tomorrow, November 8, 2018 through Tuesday, November 13, 2018. This will bring the potential for additional red flag conditions next week.

Red Flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service identify time periods when conditions are ideal for wildfires. During Red Flag warnings it is especially important to:

  • Report any signs of smoke immediately to emergency responders. If on the Malibu campus call Public Safety at 310.506.4441. At all other locations report smoke by calling 911.
  • Use caution when disposing of cigarettes and ensure that they are completely extinguished.
  • Minimize any use of open flame in outdoor settings.

Pepperdine Public Safety is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to potential wildfires.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

All Operations Normal

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Welcome to Pepperdine University’s Emergency Information website. CURRENTLY ALL UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS ARE NORMAL.

This Emergency Information Web site may be accessed via a link on Pepperdine University’s Home Page at anytime. You may wish to save the URL for easy referencing in the event of an emergency impacting Pepperdine University in Malibu, or any of its campuses. During an emergency, information on this site will be updated regularly to keep students, faculty, staff, and family members informed with accurate and current information.

In addition to briefings which are posted during an emergency, this site makes it easy for you to obtain the latest information or road conditions affecting the Malibu campus. In the event of an emergency, the latest information will be posted at the top of this page.

Pepperdine’s Toll Free Emergency Hotline: (888) 286-5659.

The recorded message is updated regularly during emergency situations.

Information about current road conditions is also available on the Road Condition Hotline at (310) 506-ROAD (7623).

To report an emergency on the Malibu campus and at all other domestic University campuses, call 911. Then please call the Department of Public Safety at (310) 506-4441.

If you have any questions, please call the Public Relations Office at (818) 702-1401.

This entry was posted in International Campuses, US Campuses.

Red Flag Warning – October 31, 2018

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The National Weather service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 3:00 AM through 8:00 PM. Winds gusts are expected up to 35 MPH beginning at 3:00 AM and diminishing by 3:00 PM.

Red Flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service identify time periods when conditions are ideal for wildfires. During Red Flag warnings it is especially important to:

  • Report any signs of smoke immediately to emergency responders. If on the Malibu campus call Public Safety at 310.506.4441. At all other locations report smoke by calling 911.
  • Use caution when disposing of cigarettes and ensure that they are completely extinguished.
  • Minimize any use of open flame in outdoor settings.

Pepperdine Public Safety is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to potential wildfires.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.