Seven months before devastating fires, Los Angeles water managers sought to revive the Pacific Palisades Reservoir to alleviate water shortages caused by the Santa Ynez Reservoir's damage. Though preparations were in progress to bring the facility back online, safety concerns halted the project. Firefighters faced significant challenges extinguishing the blaze due to the empty reservoir, highlighting the city’s failure to manage its water supply effectively. The plan’s abandonment, despite initial efforts, underscored the critical need for reliable resources in fire-prone areas.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had been preparing to revive the Pacific Palisades Reservoir to address water shortages but failed to complete the plan before a fire broke out.
Emails show the city's exploration of the reservoir plans before the fire, signaling systemic issues in their response to the neighborhood's water supply crisis.
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