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    "date": "2019-10-25",
    "type": "wildfire",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Tick and SoCal wildfire campaign with Calabasas campus closure",
    "headlinePublic": "Tick and SoCal wildfire campaign with Calabasas campus closure",
    "summary": "On 2019-10-25, [Pepperdine Emergency Information posted: Update: Pepperdine Monitoring Tick Fire and Other Fires in Southern California](https://emergency.pepperdine.edu/2019/10/24/update-pepperdine-monitoring-tick-fire-and-other-fires-in-southern-california/).",
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      "injured": 0
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials continue to monitor the Tick Fire in Santa Clarita and other fires burning in southern California. Smoke and ash from fires remain visible at the Calabasas and Malibu campuses. The fires are not currently affecting any of Pepperdine’s campuses, University operations remain normal, and classes are being held as scheduled. If needed, masks will be available on the Malibu campus at the following locations: Howard A. White Center, Payson Library, Waves Cafe, Drescher Graduate Campus Library, and the Pepperdine Law library. Masks will also be available at the main reception desk at the Calabasas and Encino campuses. If you pick up a mask this evening or already have one, please save it for potential use tomorrow. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies.",
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials continue to monitor the Tick Fire in Santa Clarita and other fires burning in southern California. Smoke and ash from fires are likely to remain visible at the Calabasas and Malibu campuses. The fires are not currently impacting any of Pepperdine’s operations, University operations remain normal, and classes are being held as scheduled. Pepperdine officials are also monitoring air quality and have taken the following actions: - Malibu Campus HVAC settings have been adjusted to limit outside air intake and primarily circulate internal air. - Please help keep campus doors closed to keep smoke out of our buildings. If needed, masks are available on the Malibu campus at the following locations: Howard A. White Center, Payson Library, Waves Cafe, Drescher Graduate Campus Library, and the Pepperdine Law library. Masks will also be available at the main reception desk at the Calabasas and Encino campuses. If you pick up a mask or already have one, please save it for potential use throughout the weekend. Southern California Edison officials have indicated that Pepperdine’s campuses are not on their high priority list of locations for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff in which they would turn off the power in an attempt to prevent the start of a wildfire. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies.",
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials are monitoring a fire in Calabasas, called the Oak Fire, which had started at the corner of Las Virgenes Road and the 101 freeway. The fire department is reporting knockdown on the fire, and will remain on location to address hotspots and flare-ups. Smoke may remain visible from the Calabasas campus. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).",
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials are monitoring wildfire activity in the area, including the Getty Fire. Southbound lanes and several off ramps on the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass are currently closed, and smoke from this fire may be seen from multiple locations in the area. At this time there is no impact to any of Pepperdine’s campuses. Campus operations are normal, and classes will be held as regularly scheduled. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).",
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials are continuing to monitor wildfire activity in the area, including the Getty Fire. The 405 through the Sepulveda Pass is now closed in both directions, Topanga Canyon Boulevard is closed to all but local residents, and the eastbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway near Pacific Palisades are closed. Motorists using northbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway from the Westside to Pepperdine should expect significant delays. Smoke from this fire may be seen from multiple locations in the area including the Malibu campus. At this time, there is no impact to any of Pepperdine’s campuses. Campus operations are normal, and classes will be held as regularly scheduled. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).",
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      "verbatimText": "The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties beginning at 11 PM tonight through Thursday at 6 PM. Peak fire danger conditions are expected on Wednesday with gusts of 50–70 MPH and humidity as low as 1–5%. Any fire ignitions could have a rapid rate of spread and potential for extreme fire behavior. Winds will continue in the same direction through Saturday but are expected to be significantly weaker. Red Flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service identify time periods when conditions are ideal for wildfires. During Red Flag warnings it is especially important to: - Report any signs of smoke immediately to emergency responders. If on the Malibu campus, call Public Safety at 310.506.4441. At all other locations report smoke by calling 911. - Use caution when disposing of cigarettes and ensure that they are completely extinguished. - Minimize any use of open flame in outdoor settings. - Consider taking down umbrellas and moving patio furniture inside.",
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      "verbatimText": "The EOC has decided to close the Calabasas campus for staff. Calabasas staff are encouraged to work from home for the remainder of the work day. A decision regarding this evening’s classes at the campus will be made and communicated by 1 PM today. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - The latest road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or on the emergency hotline at 888.286.5659.",
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials continue to monitor wildfires in southern California including the recently ignited Mureau Fire in Calabasas. Los Angeles County Fire will begin using Alumni Park to support air operations. The Malibu, Encino, and West Los Angeles campuses remain open and classes are in session as regularly scheduled. The EOC is currently evaluating the impact of wildfire activity on the Calabasas campus. Commuter students whose residences may be impacted by the fires and need a place to stay are encouraged to contact the Housing and Residence Life office for assistance by calling 310.506.7586. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - The latest road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or on the emergency hotline at 888.286.5659.",
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials continue to monitor wildfires throughout the region. Forecasters expect wind speeds to reduce this evening and overnight, though dry and windy conditions may continue through the expiration of the Red Flag Warning tomorrow at 6 PM. Dry conditions and light winds are expected to continue through Saturday. Due to these favorable conditions, this will serve as the final EOC update for the day unless conditions significantly change. The EOC will continue to monitor conditions overnight and will update the community as needed. The University has augmented its staffing, including Public Safety personnel, to ensure readiness to respond to emerging conditions. All Pepperdine campuses remain open, and classes are being held as regularly scheduled. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - The latest road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - Commuter students whose residences may be impacted by the fires and need a place to stay are encouraged to contact Public Safety throughout the evening at 310.506.4442 to be connected with the on-duty resident director. - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or on the emergency hotline at 888.286.5659.",
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      "verbatimText": "Pepperdine officials are continuing to monitor fire activity in the region this afternoon. The latest reports indicate that the Easy Fire has burned 1,723 acres with 10% containment. All evacuation orders for the fire have been lifted, but residents are advised to use caution as first responders are still working in the area. Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains open to residents only. All other roads to the Malibu campus are open and clear of any significant delays. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through the afternoon until 6 PM this evening. This will be the final EOC message related to this Red Flag Warning and fire activity unless conditions significantly change. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - The latest road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - Commuter students whose residences may be impacted by the fires and need a place to stay are encouraged to contact the Housing and Residence Life Office for assistance by calling 310.506.7586. The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or on the emergency hotline at 888.286.5659.",
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      "verbatimText": "All Pepperdine campuses are open, and classes will be held as regularly scheduled for today, October 31, 2019. Pepperdine officials continue to monitor wildfires throughout the region. The Easy Fire has burned 1,650 acres with 5% containment. All Southbound lanes of the 23 freeway are currently open. Northbound lanes are closed from Avenida De Los Arboles to Los Angeles Avenue, and the off ramp at Tierra Rejada Road is closed in both directions. Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains open to residents only. All other roads to the Malibu campus are open and clear of any significant delays. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 PM this evening. Strong winds will continue through the morning, likely beginning to slow in the early afternoon, and humidity will remain in the single digits all day. Pepperdine has not been impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). University officials are in close communication with representatives at Southern California Edison (SCE) and at this time there are no planned PSPSs for a Pepperdine campus today. Unless conditions significantly change, the next EOC update will be shared at midday. Please be advised of the following: - Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. - The latest road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623). - Commuter students whose residences may be impacted by the fires and need a place to stay are encouraged to contact the Housing and Residence Life Office for assistance by calling 310.506.7586. - The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page or on the emergency hotline at 888.286.5659.",
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