Tips and Guides for accessing social media for the disabled and with access and functional needs Tips and Guides for people with a disability on how to access social media Twitter Tips to help overcome Twitter’s accessibility issues: Mobile apps: there are a wealth of accessible Twitter-related mobile apps on iOS-based devices such as the […]
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Accessible Emergency Information–What To Do If Power Goes Out
Accessible Emergency Information–What To Do If Power Goes Out When your power goes out unexpectedly, the problem may be within your home or may be a problem of LADWP. Review the checklist below to find out if the problem lies within your home before calling LADWP. If all your lights are out but neighboring homes are illuminated, the trouble […]
Accessible Emergency Information–How to Weather a Storm
Accessible Emergency Information–How to Weather a Storm LADWP has one of the best reliability records in the nation. Even so, during storm conditions, heavy rains can flood underground electrical vaults and strong winds can blow debris or tree limbs into power lines resulting in power outages. It is important to always be prepared. LADWP offers […]
Accessible Emergency Information–Electric Safety
Accessible Emergency Information–Electric Safety Staying Safe Around Power Lines LADWP urges people to be extremely cautious when encountering power lines and other electrical equipment, whether you are doing construction or any other kind of work near the lines or encounter a downed line during a rain or wind storm. Always Assume All Power Lines Are […]
Accessible Emergency Information–Does LADWP Have Your Number?
Accessible Emergency Information–Does LADWP Have Your Number? During a City-wide emergency situation, such as an earthquake, LADWP can call customers and provide up-to-the-minute information about the status of power and water service disruptions. For you to be part of the emergency automatic calling system, LADWP must have your current telephone number. You can confirm/update your telephone in any of these three ways: […]
Accessible Emergency Information–Are You Prepared?
Accessible Emergency Information–Are You Prepared? Let’s face it, an earthquake can strike at any time and any place like – at home, work, school or even while you’re on the go. We live in Los Angeles so it’s not a matter of whether an earthquake will happen, but when it will happen. When it does, […]
