January 10, 2019. New information is constantly being received from various agencies and added to the Woolsey Fire pages on the City website and posted on social media. Below is a summary of new or updated information recently received and posted:
POST-FIRE STORM PREPARATION
A strong rain storm is forecast for Malibu this Friday night, January 11, into Saturday, and a series of storms is expected Monday through Thursday, January 14-17. Residents are urged to prepare for potential flooding, mudslides, power outages, dangerous road conditions and possible evacuations. Visit the Flood Hazard web page, with detailed maps of areas of Malibu that are at risk of flooding, mud and debris flows. Learn more about storm preparation on the Storm Preparation page.
FREE CRISIS COUNSELING
Survivors who may be stressed, anxious or depressed following the wildfires can receive free Disaster Crisis Counseling by phone or text.
MEET THE MAYOR
Thursday, Jan. 17, 10:00 AM at Malibu City Hall
Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner, who was sworn in as Mayor on December 10, 2018, started “Meet the Mayor,” an ongoing series of open office hours together with City Manager Reva Feldman, to offer community members the chance to meet City leadership face-to-face, ask questions, voice concerns, discuss ideas and get information. The event is open to all to attend, and any topics are open for discussion. The Mayor asks only that a civil, constructive discourse be maintained.
FEMA APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline for people and businesses impacted by the Woolsey Fire to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA, CA Supplemental Grants and the Small Business Administration (SBA) has been extended to Jan. 31. The first step for all three programs is registering with FEMA by January 31. To apply online or for more information, visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3662.
See FEMA's press release for more information.
CHANGE IN DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER (DRC) SERVICES AND SCHEDULED DRC CLOSURE
The DRC is scheduled to close on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Friday, January 11, 2019, is the last day that multiple agencies will be present at the Malibu DRC, including all Los Angeles County departments (with the exception of Public Works), all state agencies, and the City of Malibu. City staff from the Building & Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Planning Departments will continue to be available at City Hall to help community members with recovery needs.
DRC hours in Malibu and Agoura Hills: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, closed holidays and Sundays. The Malibu DRC is located in the former Malibu Courthouse (23555 Civic Center Way).
The Agoura Hills DRC is located at the Hilton Foundation Building (30440 Agoura Road, Agoura).
For DRC information, including a list of agencies offering services, visit www.MalibuCity.org/DRC.
CALOES & COUNTY HOSTING WOOLSEY FIRE COMMUNITY MEETINGS ABOUT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, DEBRIS REMOVAL, INSURANCE, REBUILDING
Saturday, January 12, 1:00 PM
King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA 91302
Wednesday, January 16, 6:00 PM
Malibu City Hall
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Thursday, January 24, 6:00 PM
Malibou Lake Clubhouse
29033 Lake Vista Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Agencies: LA County Public Works
FEMA Information Tables at Local Big Box Stores
FEMA has placed information tables with debris removal experts at local big box stores to provide information to community members.
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
January 9 – 14: Home Depot, Woodland Hills (6345 Variel Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367)
January 16 - 21: Lowe's, West Hills (8383 Topanga Canyon Blvd, West Hills, CA 91304)
January 23 - 28: Home Depot, Fallbrook Center, West Hills (22855 Victory Blvd, West Hills, CA 91307)
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Phase I HazMat Inspections - updated daily.
Phase II Debris Removal - Private (non-CalRecycle) removal forms:
LEAF BLOWER BAN
All leaf blowers banned in City limits west of Malibu Cyn Rd through August 1, 2019. Report leaf blower use in the prohibited area, email Doug Cleavenger, Senior Code Enforcement Officer at dcleavenger@malibucity.org - include property address. Download/print bilingual flyer.
INFORMATION AND ALERTS