Evacuation Orders Lifted in Malibu After Last Week’s Storm
Malibu Area Recovers from January’s Palisades Fire and Rain-Induced Mud and Debris Flow
The city of Malibu announced on Monday, February 17, that evacuation orders have been lifted in the area following last week’s storm, which brought heavy rainfall and mud and debris flow to the region. The Malibu area experienced a significant impact from the storm, with mandatory evacuations issued on Thursday morning for dozens of homes in the area.
Areas Where Evacuation Orders Have Been Lifted
- Carbon Canyon
- Carbon Beach East
- La Costa Beach, La Costa (hillside)
- Las Flores Creek
- Las Flores Mesa
- Eastern Malibu
- Big Rock
- Las Tunas Beach
- Topanga Beach Road
- Carbon Beach Terrace
- Carbon Beach
- Rambla Pacifico
- Carbon Beach West/Malibu Beach
- Sweetwater Canyon
- Sweetwater Mesa
- Serra Retreat
- Malibu Creek
- Cross Creek
- Malibu Colony
- Civic Center
- Malibu Knolls
- Malibu Road
- Malibu Country Estates
- Puerco Canyon
Important Updates and Reminders
Pacific Coast Highway remains closed to the general public between Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades and Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu. On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced that Malibu Canyon Road had fully reopened after being closed Friday as a part of safety precautions owing to heavy rains in the area.
Rebuilding and Recovery Efforts
City Hall will be accepting walk-in counter visits and initial rebuild consultations to help homeowners explore the next steps in rebuilding properties damaged or destroyed in the fire and/or mudslides. The counter will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, with virtual appointments available at MalibuRecovers@malibucity.org, or 310-456-2489, ext. 390.
Conclusion
The evacuation orders in Malibu have been lifted, and the area is beginning to recover from the devastating effects of the storm. While some areas remain closed, including Pacific Coast Highway, the city is working to support homeowners in rebuilding and recovering from the damage caused by the fire and mudslides.
FAQs
* When did the evacuation orders in Malibu lift?
– The evacuation orders in Malibu were lifted on Monday, February 17.
* What areas were affected by the storm?
– The Malibu area, including Carbon Canyon, Carbon Beach East, and other surrounding areas.
* What is the status of Pacific Coast Highway?
– Pacific Coast Highway remains closed to the general public between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace.
* How can homeowners get support with rebuilding and recovery efforts?
– Homeowners can visit City Hall for walk-in counter visits and initial rebuild consultations, or schedule virtual appointments at MalibuRecovers@malibucity.org, or 310-456-2489, ext. 390.
