October 13, 2026 12:54 PM
Potential PSPS power shutoffs for central & west Malibu Oct 15 due to dangerous, windy fire conditions. Prepare for potential outages & fires.
POTENTIAL PSPS POWER SHUTOFFS ACROSS CENTRAL & WESTERN MALIBU STARTING OCTOBER 15 DUE TO DANGEROUS, WINDY FIRE CONDITIONS
Southern California Edison (SCE) has notified the City that it may proactively shut off power on Malibu’s Cuthbert, Galahad, Maguire and Merlin circuits (central and western Malibu) to prevent its equipment from starting fires starting Thursday, Oct 15, midnight, due to forecast dangerous fire conditions.
The National Weather Service forecasts hot, dry conditions and Santa Ana winds Tuesday, October 13, through Friday, October 16, with mountain gusts up to 70 MPH, with a high risk for extreme fire behavior with any new fire start. Strongest winds and hottest temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s are expected Thursday and Friday.
• Be prepared for potential power outages, cell service outages, traffic signal outages, fires and evacuations.
• SCE notifies customers directly
• Restoration may take 8+ hours after winds subside (lines and equipment must be inspected for safety before restoring power)
• Keep phones and devices charged, and keep your vehicle’s gas tank full.
• Call 911 to report smoke.
• Review evacuation routes and reunification locations. Prepare emergency supplies, including food, water, medications and essential documents.
• Elderly and disabled people and horse owners should consider leaving early.
• Check on vulnerable neighbors.
• Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signals under CA law.
• Be extremely cautious with any activity that may cause sparks, such as power garden or landscaping equipment.
• Stay Informed: Sign up for LA County alerts. Use a battery-powered or car radio to follow weather & emergency info on AM/FM radio, including 99.1 FM KBUU.