POTENTIAL SCE PSPS POWER OUTAGES ACROSS AREAS OF MALIBU SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 DUE TO HAZARDOUS FIRE CONDITIONS
SCE is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in areas of Malibu from Topanga Canyon to Malibu Pier, from Point Dume to Point Mugu, and up Malibu Canyon (Serra, Nicholas and Galahad circuits) due to hazardous fire conditions with strong winds and low humidity from midnight, Saturday December 9 lasting through 3:00 PM Sunday, December 10.
- Serra circuit runs through Malibu Canyon approximately from Seaver Dr inland to Mulholland Hwy.
- The Nicholas Circuit area is from Malibu Lagoon eastward to Getty Villa and about 4 miles inland.
- The Galahad Circuit area is from the western edge of Point Dume to Point Mugu and two to four miles inland.
The National Weather Service forecasts hazardous fire conditions for LA County and Malibu Thurs, Dec. 7 - Sun, Dec. 10 due to Santa Ana winds with gusts of 35-40 mph and very low humidity, and potential Red Flag fire conditions Saturday and Sunday.
Be prepared for potential power outages, fire, evacuations, hazardous road conditions due to branches in the road and malfunctioning traffic signals. Under CA law, come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal. Move flammable furniture and materials away from your house, secure furniture. Check on elderly or disabled neighbors. Seniors, people who rely on wheelchairs, medical devices, or are otherwise not mobile, and owners of horses and large animals should consider leaving the area early. Ensure that you know how to open your garage door or electric gate when the power is out.
Once the hazardous conditions have passed, it could take several hours to restore power because SCE must first inspect power lines to ensure they are safe to re-energize.
The City and the LA County Fire Department will continue to monitor the situation and the City will provide updates as needed, on the website, via alerts, on social media and the Emergency and Traffic Hotline (310-456-9982).
SCE PSPS information website.
LA County power outage preparedness guide.
Malibu PSPS information & look up circuit maps.
NWS LA/Oxnard weather information.