UPDATES ON HAZARDOUS FIRE CONDITIONS & POWER OUTAGES IN MALIBU
UPDATE: City is deactivating the EOC. Winds are subsiding. SCE power shutoff continues. City Hall will be open Fri.
The City of Malibu is deactivating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) due to the Santa Ana winds subsiding and fire conditions improving in Malibu.
While the winds are subsiding, moderately hazardous fire conditions continue, and the City will continue to monitor conditions and reactivate the EOC if needed. Protecting lives and homes is our top priority.
SCE power shutoffs continue in central and western Malibu, and more outages may still occur.
City Hall will be open to the public Friday, November 8. The Senior Center, Swimming Pool, and City Parks will remain closed.
While power remains out, residents should continue to monitor AM and FM radio news, including 99.1 FM KBUU, for emergency information using handheld or car radios, which will work even if the power is out.
Continue to be prepared for further power outages, and hazardous road conditions. Always come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal, as required by CA law.
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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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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.