MALIBU STORM UPDATE - EVACUATION WARNING FOR PALISADES BURN AREA STARTING SUN 2/15, 9PM FOR POTENTIAL MUDSLIDES AND DEBRIS FLOWS. HEAVIEST RAIN SUN NIGHT THROUGH MON NIGHT.
Sat, 2/14 - LA County has issued an Evacuation Warning for the Palisades Fire burn scar areas, effective Sun, 2/15, 9PM due to potential mud & debris flows from forecasted moderate-to-heavy rains starting late night Sunday. Heaviest rain expected Sunday night through Monday night, with lighter rain expected through Thursday.
Residents in the burn scar area should GET SET for possible evacuations. Prepare loved ones, pets, and essential supplies. Those needing extra time to evacuate should consider leaving early.
This is for Evacuation Zone MAL-C111, from Topanga Beach Dr westward to Carbon Beach Terrace).
Topanga Canyon Blvd will be closed from PCH to Grand View Dr starting Sunday, Feb. 15, 10PM.
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.
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/