Remarks by Janisse Quiñones, LADWP CEO & Chief Engineer: Good morning, Board President Katz and Commissioners. The firestorm that began in Pacific Palisades three weeks ago today has devastated the lives of thousands of Angelenos whose homes have been destroyed or damaged. There are no words that can take away their pain and their profound […]
Archives for January 2025
Statement on Rebuilding Pacific Palisades Power Infrastructure
LOS ANGELES (January 29, 2025) — LADWP is continuing work needed to restore services to affected customers and support the Pacific Palisades community throughout the rebuilding process. As we plan for rebuilding our own power infrastructure in the Pacific Palisades, we remain focused on supporting our customers and their power needs safely, reliably and resiliently. […]
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 […]
2024-2025 Water Infrastructure Plan
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 […]
