Hazardous Fire Conditions & Potential PSPS Power Outages in Malibu this week

Dangerous fire weather (elevated fire conditions) in Malibu Mon night 11/18 - Thurs, 11/21 due to Santa Ana winds & low humidity. Wind 15-30 MPH, gusts to 45 MPH in some areas. SCE is considering Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Malibu due to the fire conditions on Nicholas Circuit (eastern Malibu), however, more circuits and areas may be added or removed, and the time period for a potential outage may change. Check 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) using handheld or car radios, which will function when 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.