MALIBU STORM UPDATE - EVACUATION WARNING FOR PALISADES BURN AREA CONTINUE DUE TO POTENTIAL MUDSLIDES & DEBRIS FLOWS. RAIN CONTINUES TUES & WED. HAZARDOUS BEACH & ROAD CONDITIONS.
Tues, 2/17 - NWS issued multiple weather advisories for Malibu due to ongoing storm conditions: High Surf Advisory through Feb 20 at 10:00 PM; Flood Watch in effect Feb 17 from 6:00 PM–Feb 18 at 6:00 AM; and Wind Advisory in effect Feb 17 from 5:00 PM–Feb 18 at 6:00 AM. Approximately 1.25 inches of total rainfall is expected intermittently through today and this evening.
An Evacuation Warning remains in effect for the Palisades Fire burn area due to potential mud and debris flows. Residents in burn scar areas should remain ready for possible evacuations. Prepare loved ones, pets, and essential supplies. Those needing extra time to evacuate should consider leaving early. This applies to Evacuation Zone MAL-C111, from Topanga Beach Dr west to Carbon Beach Terrace.
Topanga Canyon Blvd remains closed from PCH to Grand View Dr due to mud and debris flows. Single-lane closures are in place on northbound PCH south of Topanga Canyon and at Porto Marina Way due to mud on the roadway. Expect traffic delays.
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TAKE ACTION
Be prepared for mudslides, debris flows, rocks, and water on all roads, downed trees. Stay off the road if possible. Be prepared for power and traffic signal outages. Under CA law, come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal. Watch for crews and work vehicles. Check on vulnerable neighbors. Never approach downed powerlines - call 911.
Dangerous beach and ocean conditions – hazards include beach erosion, heavy surf, rip currents, storm debris in the water. LA County Public Health warns people to avoid contact with ocean water near storm drains, rivers, and creeks for 72 hours after significant rain. Rain runoff can carry bacteria and pollutants that may make you sick. See beach water quality info: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/.../wat.../beach_grades.cfm.
SANDBAGS
• All LA County Fire Stations have sandbags (some have sand)
• Camp 13, 1252 Encinal Cyn Rd – sand & bags
• Fire Station 70, 3970 Carbon Cyn Rd – sand & bags
• Zuma Beach Main Entrance, 3000 PCH – sand & bags
• Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way – filled sandbags through Apr 15 (staff will load your vehicle 9AM – 4PM before/during storms)
• Do not remove sand from beaches.
See NWS weather info: https://www.weather.gov/lox/
Sandbag locator: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags/
Evacuation maps: http://Protect.Genasys.com
LA County alerts: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/
Road conditions: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/