"The City of Malibu has completed an independent After-Action Review (AAR) examining how emergency operations were managed during the 2024 Franklin Fire and the 2025 Palisades Fire. The City’s AAR will be presented to Council at the City Council Meeting on March 9, and the Public Safety Commission Meeting on April 1.

The report focuses on the City’s emergency management and Emergency Operations Center processes, including coordination, communication, evacuation, and operations during the emergencies. The AAR is an independent report prepared by Witt O’Brien’s, a nationally recognized emergency management and disaster response firm commissioned as part of the City’s commitment to transparency and accountability, and to continuously apply lessons learned from past disasters to strengthen planning and improve response to future incidents. "

https://malibucity.org/DocumentCenter/View/37295/FINAL_-PUBLIC_Malibu-AAR_-2526

#FranklinFire #PalisadesFire #Malibu #AAR

City of Malibu: (Issued 12/23/25 4:09PM PT)

EVACUATION WARNINGS FOR FRANKLIN & PALISADES BURN AREAS 12/23 DUE TO HEAVY RAIN & POTENTIAL MUD/DEBRIS FLOWS

Heavy rain is forecast in Malibu Tues 12/23 through Sat night 12/27, with the heaviest rain late Tues and Wed nights. Rain totals up to 4–8 inches for coasts and valleys and 6–12 inches for mountains and foothills. Dangerous ocean conditions expected. A Flood Watch is in effect Tues–Wed.

An Evacuation Warning is issued for the Palisades and Franklin Fire burn areas beginning Tues 12/23 at 11:00 AM due to potential mud and debris flows. Residents needing additional time to evacuate should leave early. LA County Sheriff’s Deputies will conduct in-person notifications with flyers at vulnerable properties.

LA County Public Works has issued a Phase 2 debris flow forecast (moderate to heavy mud/debris flows) for the Franklin and Palisades burn areas from Tues 12/23 at 11:00 AM through Thu 12/25 at 11:00 PM.

Residents should prepare for mudslides, debris, rocks, and water on roads, especially in canyons and burn areas. Rainfall as low as 0.50 inches per hour can trigger debris flows. Expect possible power and traffic signal outages; under CA law, treat malfunctioning signals as all-way stops. Watch for crews and work vehicles.

City Public Works crews will patrol roads, clear drainage, pre-place heavy equipment and K-rails, and deploy backup generators if needed.

SANDBAGS
• LA County Fire Stations (some have sand)
• Camp 13, 1252 Encinal Cyn Rd
• Fire Station 70, 3970 Carbon Cyn Rd
• Zuma Beach Main Entrance, 3000 PCH
• Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way (filled bags; vehicle loading 9 AM–4 PM)

Plastic sandbags prohibited in Malibu; burlap/jute only. Do not remove sand from beaches.
Evacuation maps: http://Protect.Genasys.com
Sandbags: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags
Alerts: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/
Road conditions: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

#wildfires #PalisadesFire #Malibu #FranklinFire

Flood Advisory

"Los Angeles CA-
658 PM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, southwest Los Angeles.

* WHEN...Until 900 PM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, rock slides, mud slides, and minor
debris flows.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 657 PM PST, light to moderate showers were moving over the
advisory area, and will continue to do so through the evening
hours.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, Encino,
Santa Monica, Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, Topanga
State Park, Point Dume, Westlake Village, Pacific Palisades,
Brentwood, Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass, Bel
Air, Sherman Oaks, Malibu Canyon and Los Virgenes Roads
through the Santa Monica Mountains, Kanan Dume Road through
the Santa Monica Mountains and Topanga Canyon Road through
the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Palisades Burn Scar... Franklin Burn Scar...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood"

#FranklinFire #PalisadesFire #CAwx #flooding #Malibu

City of Malibu: 11/16, 9AM. Evacuation Warnings/Orders lifted for Franklin/Palisades areas. PCH & canyons are open. Expect rocks, mud, water on all roads & lane closures for debris removal. Proceed with extreme caution, keep headlights on.

https://www.malibucity.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/1980

#rain #CAwx #Malibu #FranklinFire #PalisadesFire

City of Malibu:

10/13 - Evacuation warning starting 10PM tonight for Zones MAL-C111 & MAL-C112 in Palisades Fire burn area. Shelter in place for Franklin Fire burn area. Flood Watch for Malibu 10/13, 8PM - 10/14, 3PM. Potential for mudslides and debris flows.

10/13 - Evacuation warning in effect starting 10PM tonight for parts of the Palisades Fire burn area, Zones MAL-C111 and MAL-C112. Shelter in place for Franklin Fire burn area.

Flood Watch in effect for Malibu Mon, 10/13, 8PM - Tues, 3PM. Rain totals 0.75" - 1.5". Potential for mudslides and debris flows.

Neighborhoods under Evacuation Warning include:
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
Las Flores Mesa
Big Rock
Big Rock Beach
Tuna Canyon (South)
Las Tunas Beach
Topanga Beach Drive

A Shelter in Place is in effect for the Franklin Fire burn scar (Pepperdine University area) due to the significant risk of flash flooding, debris flows and mudslides.

The Evacuation Warning and Shelter in Place will be in effect until at least Wednesday, October 15 at 6:00 AM.

https://www.malibucity.org/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=3534

#rain #CAwx #Malibu #evacuationwarning #FranklinFire #PalisadesFire

City of Malibu:

"After the Palisades and Franklin Fires, the City of Malibu is committed to making the rebuild process faster, clearer, and easier so homeowners can rebuild as quickly and safely as possible. The Community Development Department led by Director Yolanda Bundy has been holding working meetings with local building professionals and homeowners to gather feedback and identify ways to streamline the process. The City is continuing the meeting series with Design Professionals Meetings October 2, December 3, and November 13; and Fire Rebuild Community Sessions October 15, November 18, December 11, and January 14. All of the meeting details will be posted on the Rebuild website. "

https://maliburebuilds.org/Events/#Calendar

#PalisadesFires #FranklinFire #wildfires #recovery #Malibu

Tonight! June 18, 2025
6pm to 9 pm

There will be a Community Meeting in #Malibu regarding the Franklin & Palisades Fire After-Action Review.

The City of Malibu hired a third-party consultant, Witt O’ Brien’s LLC to conduct an After-Action Review (AAR) of the City’s emergency response to the #FranklinFire & #PalisadesFire. The After-Action Review will assess strengths, weaknesses, & areas for improvements to the City’s emergency response to guide future planning, training, & operations

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Malibu Community Input Meeting for Franklin and Palisades Fire Responses After-Action Review

Community members are invited to share their experiences with emergency alerts and warnings, public information, evacuation, and repopulation processes for Franklin and Palisades Fires After-Action Review on Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Malibu City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road) in the Council Chambers, and virtually via Zoom. CLICK HERE for the Zoom.

On Monday, April 28, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with a third-party consultant, Witt O’ Brien’s LLC, to conduct an independent After-Action Review of the City’s emergency response to the Franklin and Palisades Fires. The report aims to assess strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve the City’s emergency response to guide future planning, training, and operations.

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#FranklinFire #PalisadesFire #AAR #wildfires #DIsasterPreparedness #Disasters

https://www.malibucity.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=12740