UPDATES ON HAZARDOUS FIRE CONDITIONS & POWER OUTAGES IN MALIBU
VIDEO MESSAGE FROM MAYOR DOUG STEWART
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UPDATE - 11/7/2024, 6:30 AM - All lanes of PCH are open, canyon roads are open, Topanga Canyon is closed to non-residents, SMMUSD schools are closed. PSPS power shutoff continues in western Malibu. Extremely dangerous fire conditions continue (high winds/low humidity).
City Hall is closed for regular business. All Traffic Signals are functional except for Seaver & Malibu Canyon and Guernswey & PCH. The public is reminded to come to a complete stop at non-functioning traffic signals.
UPDATE - 11/6/2024, 4:30 PM - Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SM-MUSD) announced that public schools in Malibu will be closed Thursday, Nov. 7 due to hazardous fire conditions.
UPDATE - 11/6/2024, 3PM - Forward progress held at 50 acres on brush fire at Malibu Cyn & PCH in Malibu (started 9AM). No active flames, crews remain doing mop up to prevent flareups. Three structures damaged. High winds continue.
Shelter in place was ordered for Malibu Rd from Webb Way west to PCH (lifted at 12:30 PM).
All lanes of PCH are open, after earlier closure Webb Way to Corral Cyn. Malibu Canyon and Malibu Road are open after earlier closures.
SCE has shut off power in much of western Malibu. Visit SCE.com/PSPS for outage status updates.
The emergency operation center at Malibu City Hall has been activated at its lowest level, and staffed 24 hrs. for the duration of the wind event.
City Hall is currently closed to the public. Additionally, the Senior Center, Community Center at Bluffs Park, swimming pool, and all parks are closed until further notice.
In an abundance of caution, all scheduled public meetings, programs and events are also suspended.
Messaging on all city social media channels except for City Government and Public Safety accounts have been suspended. All messaging will be limited to main City social media accounts.
All City emergency information is posted on social media and the website. Sign up for City alerts, and see all current alerts, at www.malibucity.org/Alerts.
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Be prepared for potential evacuations, power outages, hazardous road conditions, traffic signal outages, downed trees. Come to a complete stop at any intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal, under CA law. Closely monitor weather conditions and emergency information on local news, especially AM / FM radio (99.1 FM KBUU) which will function with handcrank, battery, solar and car radios if the power is out.
Follow all evacuation directions from police and fire authorities. All City emergency information is posted on the website www.MalibuCity.org and alerts are posted at MalibuCity.org/alerts. Sign up for emergency alerts from City of Malibu, at MalibuCity.org/alerts, and LA County, at https://ready.lacounty.gov/alerts.
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Red Flag Warning for Malibu Wed 11/6, 4:00 AM - Thurs 11/7, 6PM due to strong Santa Ana winds & low humidity. Potential PSPS power shutoffs across Malibu 11/6, 3AM - 11/7, 9PM.
Topanga Canyon Blvd will be CLOSED to non-residents from Mulholland Drive to Pacific Coast Hwy Wednesday, November 6, 6AM – Friday, November 8, 6AM due to high winds and extreme fire danger. Seek alternate routes.
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Extremely dangerous wildfire conditions in the Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu Nov. 6 and 7 due to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity. If a fire starts, there is a high risk of rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, which could threaten lives and properties. Be extremely careful with any activity that could spark a fire, such as using landscaping equipment.
SCE is considering Public Safety Power Shutoffs across much of Malibu due to forecasted high winds. Check outage status at SCE.com/PSPS.
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Preparedness tips
- Be prepared for potential power outages, fires, evacuations, traffic signal outages, downed trees and hazardous road conditions. Come to a complete stop at any intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal, under CA law.
- Check on elderly and disabled neighbors to ensure they are informed and prepared to evacuate safely.
- People with disabilities, or who rely on medical devices or have mobility challenges, and owners of horses and other large animals should consider leaving the area early.
- Closely monitor weather conditions and emergency information on local news, especially AM / FM radio (99.1 FM KBUU) which will function with handcrank, battery, solar and car radios if the power is out.
- Check your emergency supplies and review emergency plans, including evacuation routes and reunification locations, and plan for your pets. Know your evacuation zone. In case of evacuations or fires, check https://protect.genasys.com/search, which LA County and other responding agencies will use to put out emergency information.
- Keep vehicle gas tanks filled, and make sure you can open garage doors and electric gates when the power is out.
- All City emergency information is posted on the City website and alerts are posted at MalibuCity.org/alerts. Sign up for emergency alerts from City of Malibu, at www.malibucity.org/alerts, and LA County, at https://ready.lacounty.gov/alerts.