Pepperdine University implemented a range of safety measures to mitigate wildfire risks after experiencing the Franklin Fire. These measures include fire-resistant building materials, defensible spaces around buildings, a shelter-in-place policy, and effective communication strategies. Officials emphasize the importance of preparedness and proactive steps to ensure the safety of the community during wildfire events.
If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.Pepperdine University escaped the Franklin Fire with minimal damage after social media videos showed flames charring hillsides and nearing the library where students were sheltering.
The landscaping team clears 20 feet of brush around every single building, so if a fire does approach campus, firefighters have a defensible space to push back from.Pepperdine has a shelter in place policy, which was activated during the Franklin Fire, and has been around since the 1990s. This allows university officials to keep the community safe in on-campus shelters that’ve been approved by the L.A. County Fire Department, Weber noted.
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