LADWP 6:00 pm Outage Update: LADWP Crews Continue Restoring Power in Areas Hit by Heavy Winds

LADWP 6:00 pm Outage Update: LADWP Crews Continue Restoring Power in Areas Hit by Heavy Winds

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews have continued to make progress in restoring power to 16,079 customers from the peak 23,000 without power earlier in the day. Currently there are 6,921 electric customers experiencing power service interruptions stemming from 26 outages incidents in several neighborhoods across the city. LADWP crews will work throughout the night to restore power to all customers still affected. Forecasts predict heavy winds into the night.

The following communities have the most number of customers impacted:

Hollywood                         1,432

Brentwood                        105

Manchester Square          189

Lake Balboa                      108

Encino                               92

Reseda                             1,783

The public and members of the media are encouraged to check the Department’s news site and Twitter page for updates. For downed power lines, please stay away and call 1-800-DIAL DWP (1-800-342-5397).

The next outage update will be posted at approximately 9:00 p.m.

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