FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: April 26, 2023 Public Relations Liaison Darcy Ellis, (760) 878-0292 RUNOFF PREPARATION MEETING THIS THURSDAY The County of Inyo and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power invite residents to a runoff preparedness meeting tomorrow, Thursday, April 27 from 5-6 p.m. at the Tri-County Fairgrounds Home Economics Building, […]
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LADWP Crews Prepare for Runoff from Record Snowpack Melt, Shares Public Safety Resources
**UPDATED with latest runoff percentage 4/25/2023 12:30pm PT APRIL 25, 2023 (LOS ANGELES) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), has begun preparing early for this year’s runoff based on lessons learned from the last extreme wet year in 2017. The historic snowpack levels in the Eastern Sierra of 296 percent of […]
Record Snowpack Dramatically Improves Water Supply Outlook for Los Angeles
Extremes in Weather Patterns Heighten Need to Continue Using Water Wisely LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2023) — After completing the final snow surveys for the 2022-2023 winter season, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced a record snowpack of 296% of normal for the Eastern Sierra on April 1. The snowpack created […]
LADWP in the Community Newsletter – April 2023
LADWP Crews Prepared as Heavy Rain and Wind Storm Forecasted, Reminds Public to Stay Away from Downed Power Lines
LOS ANGELES (MARCH 20, 2023) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews are prepared to respond to any potential power outages that may occur as another heavy rain and wind storm is forecasted to hit Los Angeles tonight through Wednesday. Los Angeles will also be under a high wind watch. This means […]
AREA CLOSURE: Pleasant Valley Control Gorge Patrol Road
Bishop, CA (March 15, 2023) – Due to the extensive damage to roadway and hazardous conditions in this area from the recent storms LADWP has CLOSED ALL PUBLIC ACCESS to the Pleasant Valley Control Gorge Patrol Road until further notice. The closure starts at the tee intersection of Gorge Road heading to Control Gorge Power […]