First Wave of Evacuations Issued in Malibu/Topanga Area as Catastrophic Storm Approaches So Cal

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An evacuation order for Santa Maria Rd North of Topanga Canyon was issued last night instructing residents to “LEAVE IMMEDIATELY” as authorities believe there is an immediate threat to life. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

The order reads as follows:

“AN EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED DUE TO POSSIBLE MUD OR DEBRIS FLOWS IN THE AREA ALONG SANTA MARIA RD. NORTH OF TOPANGA CANYON BLVD. IN EFFECT NOW AND THROUGH 6:00 PM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH.”

Red Cross shelter for Owen fire debris evacuees: ONE Generation18255 Victory Blvd, Reseda CA 91335800-675-5799Evacuation center for animals:Agoura Animal Care Center. 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura CA 91301.

The National Weather Service has been prediciting devastating and potential life threatening conditions for the last week. These are the latest prediction posted on X :

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, 6:00 AM PST, meteorologist Jason Daniel Farhang posted what to expect of the upcoming storm:

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