Windstorm update and closures

Dear friend,

Councilmember Raman and CD4 staff have been proactively contacting key City partners (Mayor’s Office, Emergency Management Department, LAPD, and LAFD) to pursue increased safety measures throughout Council District 4. 

We have received confirmation that both Griffith and Runyon Canyon Parks will be closed effective this evening (1/7) into Thursday (1/9) in response to the high winds and fire danger the city is experiencing. This will include Lake Hollywood Park and the LA Zoo. Additionally, LADWP has confirmed that the Hollywood Reservoir will be closed to the public tomorrow. 

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.

Follow LADWP via Twitter (@ladwp) and NextDoor for the most up-to-date potential outage information. Storm Related updates and information will also be provided at https://emergency.lacity.gov/updates.

Stay Safe,

Team CD4