Mandatory Evacuations Ordered In Malibu Woolsey Fire Burn Areas

MALIBU, CA – Mandatory evacuations were ordered to begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday for specific properties near to steep slopes or at the base of drainages in some Woolsey Fire burn areas. All schools in Malibu within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District are canceled Tuesday, the school district announced.

The areas in Malibu under evacuation are:

• Corral Canyon / El Nido;
• Escondido / Old Chimney;
• Escondido Drive / Latigo Canyon;
• Malibu West / Trancas Canyon;
• Malibou Lake;
• All of Ramirez Canyon Road and adjacent streets; and the
• Paradise Cove Mobile Home Park and Restaurant.

Affected properties received door-knock notifications and posted notices at their residences Monday evening and again Tuesday morning.

The areas identified above are at high risk for potential mud and debris flow, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Not all properties may be directly affected by mud and debris flow, however all roads in the area are subject to closure and residents may have limited access in and around the evacuated communities.

LASD has established patrols to monitor evacuated neighborhoods for looting and to ensure public safety.

Evacuation Precautions

All Woolsey Fire burn areas continue to be subject to possible evacuations. Per LASD, county public safety authorities are issuing these additional precautions:

• Communities in low-lying areas or next to steep slopes or waterways are particularly at-risk of falling debris and mud flow.
• Residents living in homes with limited roadway access or that can become isolated for an extended period due to the storm should consider leaving before storms arrive.
• Homes or neighborhoods with gates should consider leaving them open to avoid being trapped due to mud flow accumulation; even one-inch of mud can restrict gate operations.
• If your property becomes unsafe and there is no time to evacuate, seek safe high- ground.
• Do not attempt to cross flooded areas and never enter moving water.
• Since all canyon roads may be blocked and subject to closure for extended periods, residents should have enough food, water, medication and supplies for at least 7 to 10 days for all family members, including pets and large animals.

Animal Evacuations:

Large Animals can be taken to Pierce College located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills, Calif. starting at 8 a.m. Small animals may be taken to the Agoura Animal Care Center located at 29525 Agoura Road. The Red Cross Shelter at Santa Monica High School will accept small animals in crates or cages. For more information, call the City of Malibu at 310-456-2489.

For additional resources and evacuation information visit lacounty.gov/LARain and follow #LARain and #WoolseyFire on social media.

City News Service contributed to this post; Image via Patch