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WINTER STORM UPDATES, PREPAREDNESS TIPS AND SANDBAG LOCATIONS IN MALIBU - UPDATE 12/29/2021
 
Rain expected in Malibu all day Wed, 12/29 total 1-1.5 in. with low intensity.
 
 
NWS forecasts a storm will bring rain to Malibu Wednesday morning (12/29) through most of the day, possibly extending into Thursday. The rainfall total is expected to be 1 - 1.5 in, with very low rain intensities of less than 0.1 in per hour. Beware of hazardous driving conditions due to potential for water, mud, rocks and debris in the road, and power and traffic signal outages.
 
Under California law, motorist must approach an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal as an all-way stop - that means come to a complete stop.
 
Never approach or touch downed power lines - stay back, warn others and call 911.
 
City and County Public Works crews and Caltrans will be monitoring PCH and canyon roads in Malibu for hazards and using bladetrucks to keep the roadways free of rocks and debris, checking and clearing drainage culverts and storm drains, and pre-placing equipment.
 
Sandbags are available at Los Angeles County Fire Stations. Call fire stations to find out if filled sandbags and sand are available – find station phone numbers: https://locator.lacounty.gov/fire. To search for sandbag locations in LA County use the LA County Department of Public Works sandbag locator: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags. Please do not remove sand from the beach to fill sandbags. Sand is crucial for beach habitats, and removing it from the beach is illegal in LA County. Plastic sandbags are prohibited in the City of Malibu (jute, burlap or other natural fiber bags are allowed).
 
The LA County Dept. of Public Health advises the public to avoid contact with ocean water near discharging rivers, creeks and storm drains within 72 hours of significant rainfall due to high levels of bacteria and pollution.
 
For more information, visit NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard https://www.weather.gov/lox/ and search for "90265" or "Malibu." To sign up for weather, beach or emergency alerts via text or email from the City of Malibu, visit the www.malibucity.org/news, scroll down to "Alert Center," and choose the alerts you wish to receive. PLEASE NOTE - the City will send out "Utility Advisories" for power outages, "Weather Advisories" for weather information, and "Emergency Alerts" in case of an emergency that threatens lives and properties. All emergency information will be posted on the City website at www.MalibuCity.org and on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).