The Ventura College Alerts page is the college's official source for emergency notifications and important campus updates.

During emergencies or situations affecting campus operations, information will be posted here as it becomes available. Updates may also be shared through email, text messages, and other official college communication channels.

Please check back for the latest safety information, campus alerts, closures, and emergency announcements.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 (6:15 am)

Dear Ventura College Community,

As of this morning, Saturday, October 17, power has not been restored to the Ventura College Main Campus. Southern California Edison's (SCE) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) remains in effect, and we continue to monitor conditions and coordinate with SCE and appropriate personnel regarding the restoration of power.

Ventura College Main Campus will remain closed until further notice. All scheduled in-person events and activities for today, Saturday, October 17, are canceled.

We recognize that this decision impacts students, employees, community organizations, and others who have planned activities on campus. However, without reliable power and the ability to ensure that essential campus systems are fully operational, we cannot safely support these activities.

Sunday Events and Activities

We will reassess campus conditions and the status of power restoration before determining whether scheduled events and activities on Sunday, October 18, may proceed. We will provide another update by 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, or sooner if conditions change.

Please continue to monitor your college email, the college website, and official social media channels before traveling to campus.

For the latest campus information, please visit https://www.venturacollege.edu/alerts.

We appreciate your continued patience, understanding, and flexibility as we work toward safely resuming normal campus operations.

Thank you,

Ventura College Administration

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Friday, October 16, 2026 (6:00 pm)

Dear Ventura College Community,

As we approach the weekend, we want to provide an update regarding the ongoing power outage and its impact on campus operations.

Southern California Edison's (SCE) Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) remains in effect, with current projections indicating that conditions may persist through Saturday, October 17th through tomorrow evening. We continue to monitor developments and coordinate with SCE and appropriate personnel regarding the restoration of power and normal campus operations.

Ventura College Main Campus will remain closed until further notice. All scheduled in-person events and activities for this evening, Friday, October 16, are canceled.

Weekend Events and Activities

We recognize that several events and activities are scheduled throughout the weekend. We will reassess campus conditions and communicate an update tomorrow, Saturday, October 17 by 7:00 AM, before determining whether scheduled weekend events and activities may proceed. Please monitor your college email, the college website, and official social media channels before traveling to campus.

For the latest campus information, please visit https://www.venturacollege.edu/alerts.

We appreciate your continued patience, understanding, and flexibility as we navigate these circumstances. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students, employees, and campus community while working toward normal college operations.

Thank you and please stay tuned. 

Ventura College Administration

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Friday, October 16, 2026 (6:45 am)

Dear Ventura College Community,

Due to ongoing high winds and the resulting power outage, Ventura College is currently without power and Ventura College East Campus is currently without internet access. Both campuses will remain closed until further notice. We are coordinating with Southern California Edison and appropriate personnel to restore normal operations as soon as conditions permit.

While in-person instruction, campus services, and scheduled activities and events are suspended, our goal is to maintain educational and operational continuity wherever safe and feasible. Certain instructional, administrative, and student support functions may continue remotely or through alternative arrangements. Campus access will be limited, with designated personnel maintaining essential functions related to safety, facilities, and operational recovery.

Instruction and Student Services

In-person classes and campus-based services are suspended during the closure. Online instruction and services that do not depend on campus facilities may continue unless otherwise communicated by the appropriate faculty member or supervisor.

Faculty should communicate with students regarding instructional expectations and necessary adjustments, recognizing that some students may also be experiencing power outages or other disruptions.

Communication and Resuming College Operations

We will resume normal campus operations once facilities and essential systems can safely and effectively support students and employees. Please continue monitoring your college email, the college website, and official social media channels, particularly before traveling to campus.

We will provide our next update by today, 7:00 PM, or sooner if conditions change.

For the latest information, please visit https://www.venturacollege.edu/alerts.

We recognize that these circumstances affect members of our college community differently and appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued commitment to our students and one another.

Thank you,

Ventura College Administration

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Thursday, October 15, 2026 (12:15pm)

Dear Ventura College Community,

We are writing to provide an important update regarding the high wind and fire weather conditions affecting our area.

Since our previous communication, conditions have changed. Southern California Edison (SCE) has notified Ventura College that a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is now expected within the next four hours due to elevated wildfire risks associated with high winds. While power has not yet been interrupted, this notification increases the likelihood of disruptions to campus operations. At this time, Ventura College remains open. 

The safety and well-being of our students, employees, and campus community remain our highest priority. We are closely monitoring developments, coordinating with the appropriate personnel, and preparing to make operational adjustments as conditions warrant.

We strongly encourage all students and employees to monitor official college communications, particularly before traveling to campus. Should a power shutoff occur or a decision regarding campus operations be made, we will communicate that information as quickly as possible.

For the latest information, please visit:

Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to the Ventura College community.

Ventura College Administration

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Dear Ventura Campus Community,  

We are currently monitoring a red flag warning involving high winds in our area, which may result in power outages and potentially impact campus operations. At this time, Ventura College remains open, and all classes, services, and scheduled events are operating as scheduled.

However, we want to ensure you are prepared in case conditions worsen. We are closely coordinating with local authorities and utility providers. Should the situation necessitate a change in operations, we will notify you promptly.  

Please check your email, the college website, or our official social media channels for the latest information. 

We will provide an update by 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, or sooner if conditions change.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation. 

Ventura College Administration