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City of Malibu, SCE, and LA County to Discuss Underground Powerline Project

Malibu Online/In-Person Meeting to Discuss New Infrastructure Improvements

Residents of Malibu impacted by the Palisades Fire are invited to an important meeting addressing efforts to restore electric service and improve infrastructure resilience.

The Powerline Undergrounding Project Nicholas Circuit will be the focus of a community meeting on Thursday, March 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00  p.m. at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, and via Zoom. The event, hosted by Southern California Edison (SCE), the City of Malibu, and Los Angeles County, will provide updates on ongoing and future power restoration efforts.

Key Topics to Be Addressed:

  • Rebuilding Electrical Infrastructure: Plans for undergrounding powerlines to reduce fire risks.
  • Steps for Residents & Businesses: What homeowners and businesses must do to restore electric service.
  • Wildfire Prevention & System Reliability: Strategies to mitigate fire risks and improve power stability in extreme weather conditions.

The undergrounding project is part of Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which aims to enhance power grid resilience in fire-prone areas. Residents seeking additional details can visit the project website: SCE Wildfire Mitigation.

For further information, including Zoom meeting details, visit MalibuRebuilds.org/events.

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