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DATE: October 14, 2009 8:29:02 PM PDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Power Outage Update

As of 8:30 p.m.

Approximately 5,500 of LADWP's 1.4 million electric customers were without power as of 8:15 p.m. today, while power has been restored to nearly 49,700 customers since the season’s first storm began Tuesday morning, bringing rain and gusty winds that continue causing outages in several neighborhoods. At this hour, the following communities have the most number of customers impacted:

  • Crenshaw: 2,889
  • South Los Angeles: 668
  • Southeast Los Angeles: 361
  • Los Feliz: 547
  • Watts: 202

Other areas still impacted include Sherman Oaks, Hyde Park, Cypress Park, and Venice. In response to yesterday’s severe weather conditions, LADWP heightened its response to Level 2 at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday to increase the number of electric distribution maintenance crews and resources. LADWP has 57 crews currently working to restore power to all customers as quickly and safely as possible.

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