Update: SoCal Edison Adds More Possible Oct. 27 Power Shutoffs In Malibu

From the City of Malibu:

Posted on October 24, 2019

Southern California Edison (SCE) has updated its notice to the City with a revised schedule for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) that could affect three areas in Malibu. The new schedule includes the following areas for possible power shutoffs:

• Galahad Circuit (approximately the western edge of Point Dume to Point Mugu and 2-4 miles inland) - Thursday, October 24, 9:00 PM to Friday, October 25, 9:00 AM, and Sunday, October 27, 6:00 PM to Midnight.
• Cuthbert Circuit (approximately Latigo Cyn Rd to Bonsall Dr, and from PCH approximately one mile inland) - Sunday, October 27, 9:00 PM to Midnight
• Maguire Circuit (approximately Mulholland Hwy to Solstice Cyn, and approximately three miles inland) - Sunday, October 27, 6:00 PM to Midnight

To view maps of the eight SCE circuits in Malibu, visit MalibuCity.org/Circuits.

Individuals who are medically dependent on electricity service should consider proactively staying in another area until conditions change. Residents are encouraged to check on family members and neighbors who may need assistance.

If a PSPS is implemented, and the hazardous conditions have passed, it could take 24 to 72 hours before service is restored because SCE must first inspect all power lines in the affected circuit area to ensure they are safe to re-energize.

The City and the LA County Fire Department will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they are received. The City will post information on its website (www.MalibuCity.org), social media, and Nextdoor, and with emergency alerts. Information will also be recorded on the Emergency & Traffic Hotline (call 310-456-9982). Updates will be provided as they are received. For more information, call Malibu City Hall at 310-456-2489.

Residents should monitor National Weather Service forecasts at www.weather.gov (enter "Malibu" in the search box for the most precise local information) and monitor local fire and weather information on local news stations, including KNX AM 1070 (https://knx1070.radio.com online), KBUU FM 99.1 and other stations to stay up to date on fire danger for Malibu.

To sign up for alerts, visit www.MalibuCity.org/news (scroll down to Alert Center, select Emergency, Traffic, Weather, Utility, or others you would like to receive).

For additional information, including how to prepare for a power outage, visit www.MalibuCity.org/PSPS. For ongoing status updates of this potential PSPS event, visit www.SCE.com/PSPS.

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