Morning update on the ongoing windstorm 

Dear friend,

Councilmember Raman and CD4 staff are continuing to monitor the ongoing windstorm and fire risk with key City partners. 

Here is the latest:

As of this morning, an additional fire – the Woodley Fire – has broken out in the Sepulveda Basin. We have been informed by LAFD that the fire is now under control and there are no street closures to report at this time. 

Closures are in place in Los Feliz along Los Feliz Blvd from Commonwealth Ave to Hillhurst Ave in both directions. The Bureau of Street Services is also onsite addressing a downed tree and power lines.

Griffith Park, including Lake Hollywood Park, Runyon Canyon, the Hollywood Reservoir, and the LA Zoo, remain closed until further notice. 

We ask that residents heed all evacuation warnings and stay off the roads if at all possible to allow clear passage for emergency vehicles and evacuees. If you are not in an evacuation zone, but are near one, please be prepared with a go-bag and a plan. If you are able to work from home today, we ask that you do so. 

Our office will continue to keep you up to date on further developments and community protections as information becomes available.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies and report downed trees and other non-life-threatening hazards to 311 (213-473-3231) or at https://lacity.gov/myla311.

To make sure you and your family are prepared in the event you lose power, LADWP recommends taking the following steps:

• Keep a flashlight and extra batteries nearby. Never use candles in a power outage or other emergency.
• Keep a fully charged cell phone on hand. During power outages, you may lose phone service and your cordless landline may also lose power.
• Keep a fully charged portable charger handy in case you need to charge any of your electronics while the power is out.

If power does go out:

• Report outages online at http://www.ladwp.com/outages or by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
• Sign up for outage alerts at http://www.ladwp.com/outages.
• Switch off all lights, except for one, so you will know when your power has been restored.
• Keep your refrigerator closed to keep food cold.
• Check on vulnerable friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe.
• LADWP also reminds customers to use caution around any downed or dangling wires or poles. If you see a downed wire, always assume it is LIVE. Never touch ANY wire that is down or dangling and immediately dial 9-1-1.

Stay safe and alert, 

Team CD4