Full Notification

This is Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman. I’d like to provide an update on the current wildfire situation.

Today crews are battling the spread of the Palisades Fire in the Mandeville Canyon area west of the 405 in Los Angeles.
There is currently no threat to Beverly Hills – however we continue to monitor the changing conditions and urge everyone to stay vigilant.
 
I know some of you have asked questions about our water supply and availability, and I would like to take a moment to explain our preparation.
 
As soon as we were alerted about the windstorm last week, our Public Works crews proactively began filling our reservoirs, removing dangerous debris and topping off fuel for emergency vehicles and generators.
 
Beverly Hills has its own local groundwater supply and purchases water from the Metropolitan Water District.
 
We have a total of 10 reservoirs throughout the City. If there is a need to replenish these sources, we also have three emergency connections with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
 
LADWP also operates Franklin Canyon Reservoir which has a floating cover and is operational.

The Cabrillo Reservoir has not been a part of the City’s potable water infrastructure for many decades and has been replaced by more modern systems.

Beverly Hills water is meeting or exceeding all standards. Since the wildfires began there has been no need to boil water in Beverly Hills.
 
In the instance we need additional resources, our Fire Department has mutual aid agreements for aerial water and retardant drops.  All of these serve as important tools that we are fully prepared to utilize in our emergency plan.
 
We also continue our routine preventive work across the city including tree and street maintenance and debris cleanup.
 
As a reminder, during this declared emergency price gouging is illegal. If you see it, report it to the Attorney General’s Office at 800-952-5225.
 
The City of Beverly Hills Disaster Hotline is open and staff is available to answer questions. Residents may call 310-550-4680 to speak to a Hotline staff member.
 
We will continue to keep you updated. Thank you and stay safe Beverly Hills.

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Fire Advisory