City of Malibu Emergency Services

Advisory: A storm will impact Malibu tonight Mar. 9 - Wed. 11. Heaviest impacts tomorrow with thunderstorms likely.

Dear Pepperdine Libboard,

The National Weather Service forecasts that a storm will impact Malibu tonight, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11. Heaviest impacts are predicted for tomorrow during the day and into the evening. Thunderstorms are likely tomorrow with potentially heavy rain showers for 15-20 minute bursts and a high potential for urban flooding. Current forecasts are for the moderate potential for slides in burn scar areas, and a high likelihood of rockfalls on canyon roads. Additionally, there is a small chance of small hail and waterspouts. Another storm is forecast Sunday, March 15 into Monday, March 16.

Residents should be prepared for hazardous driving conditions due to water, mud, rocks, and branches in the roadway, possible flooding, mud and debris flows, especially in steep hillsides and canyon areas and in the Woolsey Fire burn area, and potential power outages.

During power outages, motorists must approach all intersections where traffic signals are out as if they are all-way stop signs (come to a complete stop, then proceed).

Free sandbags are available at all Fire Stations in Malibu and at Zuma Beach Lifeguard Headquarters. Plastic sandbags are prohibited in the City of Malibu, please use burlap only.

In case of power outages, residents should use a battery, solar or hand-crank radios or car radios to monitor weather and emergency information on KBUU 99.1 FM, KNX 1070 AM and other news stations, since radios will continue to function when power is out. Have back up batteries for cell phones and tablets. Make sure you know how to open your garage door manually and make sure your driveway gate can open, or leave it open.

Do not attempt to cross flowing streams and flooded roadways. If you become trapped call 911 and seek high ground.

Create a Plan: Create an evacuation plan and identify a primary exit route and a secondary exit route. Keep your vehicle gas tank full. If you have family members with disabilities, mobility issues or are dependent on medical devices, or have animals, consider leaving the area early.

Pack a Go-Kit: Have an emergency supplies kit ready including prescription medication, important documents, extra warm clothing, cash, and other necessities.

Stay Informed: Keep aware of road closures, changing road conditions and any evacuation messages by monitoring local news and social media including these Twitter accounts: @CityMalibu, @CaltransDist7, @LASDHQ, @LHSLASD, @LACoFDPIO and @LACoPublicWorks, @NWSLosAngeles, @ReadyLACounty.

National Weather Service: https://forecast.weather.gov/

Ready La County: https://ready.lacounty.gov/