Welcome to Pepperdine University’s Emergency Information website. CURRENTLY ALL UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS ARE NORMAL.

This Emergency Information Web site may be accessed via a link on Pepperdine University’s Home Page at anytime. You may wish to save the URL for easy referencing in the event of an emergency impacting Pepperdine University in Malibu, or any of its campuses. During an emergency, information on this site will be updated regularly to keep students, faculty, staff, and family members informed with accurate and current information.

In addition to briefings which are posted during an emergency, this site makes it easy for you to obtain the latest information or road conditions affecting the Malibu campus. In the event of an emergency, the latest information will be posted at the top of this page.

Pepperdine’s Toll Free Emergency Hotline: (888) 286-5659.

The recorded message is updated regularly during emergency situations.

Information about current road conditions is also available on the Road Condition Hotline at (310) 506-ROAD (7623).

To report an emergency on the Malibu campus and at all other domestic University campuses, call 911. Then please call the Department of Public Safety at (310) 506-4441.

If you have any questions, please call the Office of Public Relations and News at (310) 506-4138.

Power has been restored to the Malibu campus.

Power has been restored to most parts of the Malibu campus. Southern California Edison is continuing their work to permanently remedy the situation.

As of 4:05 p.m., the Malibu campus has experienced an unplanned power outage.  Southern California Edison is on site responding and it is unknown at this time as to when power will be restored.  We will post further updates as information becomes available.

Access to the West Los Angeles Pepperdine campus is now open.  An active crime scene investigation continues across the street at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Shopping Center.  Access to The Promenade continues to be restricted.

The Pepperdine University West Los Angeles campus is closed this morning due to an active crime scene investigation at the Promenade at Howard Hughes Shopping Center across the street. University employees who work at the West Los Angeles campus should work from home and be in contact with their supervisors for further instructions. The University will continue to monitor the situation and a decision regarding whether classes will be held at the West Los Angeles Campus later today is pending. Students with classes at the West Los Angeles campus should contact their respective schools regarding whether classes will be held before attempting to come to campus. University operations at all other campus locations are continuing as normal and classes are in session.

The National Fire Weather Service has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for all areas of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Widespread gusty winds and low humidities failed to develop this morning as a storm system moved too far east. Isolated gusty northeast winds are still possible through and below passes and canyons today and Tuesday with peak guests of up to 30 MPH.

The National Fire Weather Service is reporting a Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the Santa Monica Mountains with a moderate Santa Ana wind condition and low relative humidities from Sunday, December 9th through 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11th. Current projections call for sustained winds of 15-30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH over wind prone areas. This weather system has the potential to bring down power lines and tree limbs.

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.

Pepperdine Public Safety is monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond to potential wildfires. Additional information regarding Red Flag warnings and Pepperdine’s wildfire response plans is available on the University’s Emergency Information Page, emergency.pepperdine.edu, and in the Emergency Preparedness Guide found in WaveNet beginning on page 14.

Hank Lee, 37 year old male, 6’0″, 145 lbs, with black hair, and black eyes.

We previously notified the community about an incident on September 17, 2012 regarding a suspicious person, later identified as Hank Lee, who chased and harassed women on Res Road on the Malibu campus. The individual has no affiliation with Pepperdine, and was taken into custody by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for a mental health evaluation and involuntary treatment. We have credible evidence that while in custody Lee made threats against the Pepperdine community. Specifically, he stated his intent to “impregnate women at Pepperdine” and “kill anyone who gets in his way.” Although it appears that he was in a delusional state when he made the statement, we want to be thoughtful about community safety and ensure the community has all relevant information.

2009 Silver Scion xB with California License Plate 6EXE524

Lee remains in custody, but may be released soon. We will notify the community when his release date becomes known. The University is working with law enforcement, and has secured a restraining order against Lee, prohibiting him from coming on any University property. Public Safety will be watching for him; he should be considered dangerous. If he is observed on any Pepperdine campus, call 911 immediately, then call the Department of Public Safety at (310) 506-4441 (or extension 4441 on campus). An important aspect of community safety is all members remaining vigilant and looking out for one another.

If you have questions, or to report suspicious activity, you may contact Public Safety 24 hours a day:

Emergency on campus extension – 4441
From an off campus line – (310) 506-4441
From a “blue light” phone – Dials automatically
Anonymous Tip Hotline – (310) 506-7634

Security escorts are available by calling Public Safety at (310) 506-4442.

Isaac Yasharal, 29 year old male, 5’9″, 175 lbs, with black hair, and brown eyes.

On September 20, 2012, we informed the Pepperdine community about an incident regarding a man who groped a female student near the Terrace Parking Lot on the Malibu campus. This individual was later identified as Isaac Yasharal. Yasharal has no affiliation with Pepperdine and was taken into custody by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. We have learned that Yasharal has now been released.

Yasharl’s Blue/Gray Audi with California License Plate 6LMF429

Yasharal was warned that he is prohibited from coming onto campus, and Public Safety is watching for him. He should be considered dangerous. If he is observed on campus, call 911 immediately, then call the Department of Public Safety at (310) 506-4441 (or extension 4441 on campus). An important aspect of community safety is all members remaining vigilant and looking out for one another.

If you have questions, or to report suspicious activity, you may contact Public Safety 24 hours a day:

Emergency on campus extension – 4441
From an off campus line – (310) 506-4441
From a “blue light” phone – Dials automatically
Anonymous Tip Hotline – (310) 506-7634

Security escorts are available by calling Public Safety at (310) 506-4442.