*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass February 11, 2025 LOS ANGELES — Mayor Bass today announced tremendous strides to complete temporary repairs and restore power to most homes and businesses in the Pacific Palisades area that are able to safely receive power. LADWP crews continue to complete […]
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LADWP Launches Dedicated Web Page to Assist Customers Affected by Do Not Drink Notice
LOS ANGELES (February 6, 2025) – As LADWP continues to make progress on restoring drinking water to areas affected by the recent wildfires, we have launched a dedicated web page to provide updates and resources for customers impacted by the Do Not Drink notice that remains effect for most of Pacific Palisades (Zip Code 90272) […]
Testing and Flushing Underway to Restore Water Quality to Affected LADWP Communities Under a Do Not Drink Notice
LOS ANGELES (February 3, 2025)— LADWP is continuing work to restore safe and reliable drinking water to customers affected by a Do Not Drink notice in the Pacific Palisades in portions of the 90272 and in the LADWP Service Area immediately south of the 90272 zip code that lie north of San Vicente Blvd. We […]
LADWP Crews Continue Windstorm and Fire Recovery Efforts While Readying for Weekend Rainstorm
LOS ANGELES (JANUARY 25, 2025) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews are prepared for any power system outages that may occur as a rainstorm is forecasted to move across the Los Angeles area this weekend. The Department will monitor the storm system closely and have additional personnel available for storm response. […]
JANUARY 23, 2025, UPDATE: LADWP’S WINDSTORM AND WILDFIRE RESPONSE
POWER RESTORATION IN PACIFIC PALISADES AND FIRE-AFFECTED AREAS LADWP crews, joined by mutual assistance partners from PG&E and the Navajo Nation, continue working in the Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas, to inspect overhead and underground power lines, cut down damaged wires, and repair broken power poles. Performing the inspections and repairs enables crews to quickly […]
JANUARY 22, 2025, EVENING UPDATE: LADWP’S WINDSTORM AND WILDFIRE RESPONSE
LADWP RESERVOIRS AVAILABLE FOR FIGHTING THE HUGHES FIRE Since the Hughes fire broke out this morning, LADWP has been supporting aerial firefighting units from local fire authorities, providing access to the Elderberry Forebay Reservoir at LADWP’s Castaic Power Plant which supports hydroelectric power generation at Castaic. LADWP FACILITIES AND ASSETS AFFECTED BY THE HUGHES […]