Press Releases
LA County Announces Proactive Road Closures and Urges Residents to Prepare Ahead of Upcoming Storm
Feb. 16, 2026
Los Angeles County Public Works strongly advises residents and motorists to prepare ahead of a strong storm system forecasted to reach Los Angeles County Monday morning, bringing Flood Watches to many mountainous areas.
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Largest Holiday Storm in LA County History Adds 10 Billion Gallons to Local Water Supply
Jan. 13, 2026
Los Angeles County experienced the wettest Christmas in modern history as a powerful atmospheric river delivered extreme rainfall across the region.
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LA County Public Works Urges Residents to Drive Cautiously Ahead of Forecast Storm
Dec. 30, 2025
Los Angeles County Public Works is urging residents and motorists to prepare ahead of a storm system forecast to impact Los Angeles County beginning Wednesday night, bringing moderate rainfall, an elevated flash flood risk, and dangerous travel conditions, particularly in recent burn areas.
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LA County Public Works Announces Proactive Road Closures and Urges Residents to Prepare Ahead of Upcoming Storm
Dec. 23, 2025
Los Angeles County Public Works strongly advises residents and motorists to prepare ahead of a strong storm system forecasted to reach Los Angeles County beginning Tuesday night, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, elevated flash flood risk, and dangerous road conditions.
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LA COUNTY ADVISES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE AHEAD OF UPCOMING STORM
Nov. 13, 2025
Los Angeles County Public Works is encouraging residents to prepare ahead of a storm expected to enter the region Thursday evening.
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First Major Storm of the Season Adds 700 Million Gallons to Local Water Supply
Oct. 16, 2025
The first major storm of the 2025-26 storm season produced over three inches of rainfall in areas of Los Angeles County, adding more than 700 million gallons to local water supplies.
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PUBLIC URGED TO GET STORM READY DURING FLOOD PREPAREDNESS WEEK
Oct. 15, 2025
October 18-25 is Flood Preparedness Week across California, marking a critical time for Los Angeles County residents to raise their awareness of flood risk near their homes and workplaces in advance of upcoming winter storms.
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Boil Water Notice Lifted for LA County Waterworks Customers in Malibu
Aug. 8, 2025
Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 (Malibu) has officially canceled the Boil Water Notice for its customers in portions of Malibu.
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LA County Waterworks Issues Boil Water Notice for Portions of Malibu Due to Water Supply Disruption
Aug. 6, 2025
Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 (Malibu) has issued a Boil Water Notice for residents in portions of Malibu following a low-pressure event caused by a Caltrans bridge replacement project at Solstice Canyon Creek.
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LA County Trash Disposal Options for Republic Services Customers Impacted by Labor Strike
Jul. 16, 2025
In response to trash collection delays caused by a solidarity labor work stoppage in Los Angeles County, temporary disposal options are now available to residents and businesses in affected areas.
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Lincoln Ave. Bridge in Altadena Closed for Urgent Repairs
May. 17, 2025
The Lincoln Ave. Bridge in Altadena is closed for critical safety repairs. Los Angeles County Public Works announced the closure at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, following a post-fire inspection that revealed structural deterioration.
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LA County Introduces Ordinance to Mandate Seismic Retrofits of High-Rise Concrete Buildings
Apr. 24, 2025
In an effort to enhance seismic safety and protect the lives and property of residents, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last week introduced an ordinance that would mandate seismic retrofit of certain high-rise nonductile concrete buildings located in unincorporated areas or owned by the County.
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LA County Prepared Ahead of Potential Mud and Debris Flows in Recent Burn Areas
Mar. 11, 2025
Los Angeles County Public Works is prepared to protect lives, property and the natural environment in advance of rainfall that could potentially bring mud and debris flows to recent burn areas.
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LA County Prepares for Upcoming Storms
Mar. 4, 2025
Los Angeles County Public Works is closely monitoring a series of storm systems forecasted to bring light to moderate rainfall to the region through Friday.
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LA County Prepares for Upcoming Storms
Feb. 28, 2025
Los Angeles County Public Works is closely monitoring a series of storm systems forecasted to bring light to moderate rainfall to the region beginning today.
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LA County Prepares for Upcoming Storm to Protect Communities
Feb. 12, 2025
Los Angeles County and its local and state partners have taken critical steps to safeguard people, property, and the environment ahead of this week’s storm.
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LA County Ramps Up to Protect Communities Ahead of Two Winter Storms
Feb. 3, 2025
With two storms queued up to enter the LA County region this week, the County of Los Angeles is working with state and local partners to protect communities from debris and mudflows while preventing coastal and watershed pollution following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires.
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Burn Area Residents Urged to Prepare for Potential Mud and Debris Flows
Jan. 25, 2025
With a forecast of up to 2.5 inches of rain for local foothills and mountains and a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms, Los Angeles County Public Works advises residents of recent burn areas to take extra precaution and prepare in advance of the incoming storm.
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