(August 22, 2023) Bishop, CA – Inyo County, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and allied agencies continue to take stock of the widespread damage caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary moving through the region Sunday and Monday. Inyo County Administrator Nate Greenberg declared a local emergency on Monday, while agencies’ […]
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Inyo County and Agency Personnel Begin Recovery Efforts After Tropical Storm Hilary
(August 21, 2023) Bishop, CA – The record amounts of rainfall in less than 12 hours the region experienced resulted in extreme flooding and mud flow into creeks, canals, and the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA). The high flows in creeks destroyed or damaged most of LADWP diversion and flow measurement structures between the towns of […]
LADWP Crews Prepare for Severe Weather Forecasted from Hurricane Hilary, Angelenos Reminded to Use Caution Near Downed Power Lines
LOS ANGELES (AUGUST 18, 2023) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is closely monitoring Hurricane Hilary and has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and reliability of our power and water systems. With the potential for severe weather this weekend and early next week, LADWP is committed to minimizing disruptions […]
LADWP Board of Water and Power Commissioners Unanimously Approves Major Policy Reform to Implement Proposed ‘Fair Share’ Customer Costs for Power Infrastructure Upgrades to Boost Housing and Commercial Developments Citywide
The Board also formally adopted LADWP’s “Project PowerHouse” Initiative which has helped bring online over 1,800 units of 100% affordable and permanent supportive housing in support of Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 1 LOS ANGELES (August 17, 2023) — On Tuesday, the Board of Water and Power took an important step toward spurring economic development throughout […]
LADWP in the Community Newsletter – August 2023
LADWP Crews Successfully Manage Over 325 billion gallons of Water Flowing from Historic Eastern Sierra Snowpack
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2023) – On April 1, 2023, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced a record snowpack of 296% of normal for the Eastern Sierra making 2023 one of – if not the largest – snowpack year on record in California, eclipsing other big water years like 1952, 1983, […]
