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Potential PSPS Power Shutoffs In Malibu

December 9, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Malibu Facebook page.

MALIBU—On Sunday, December 8, the city of Malibu announced on its website that Southern California Edison may implement a PSPS power shutoff in wide sections of Malibu Mon, December 9, from 6 p.m. through Wed, December 11 at 12 p.m. Residents and businesses can check www.SCE.com/PSPS for power outage information. Review LA County’s Power Outage Preparedness Guide https://ready.lacounty.gov/power-outage/.

Red Flag Warning, extremely dangerous fire conditions are expected in Malibu from December 9 thru December 11 due to strong Santa Ana winds w/gusts up to 45 – 65 MPH at coasts/valleys and 60 – 80 MPH at mountains/foothills & very low humidity.

Be prepared for potential fires, evacuations, power & traffic signal outages, hazardous roads. Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal.

Check your emergency plan and supplies, including evacuation routes and reunification locations, and plan for your pets. People with disabilities, and those who rely on medical or mobility devices, and owners of horses and livestock should consider leaving the area early.

Closely monitor weather conditions and emergency information on local news, especially AM/FM radio and 99.1 FM KBUU with handheld and car radios, which will work when the power is out.

By Trevor