A couple of key points brought up:
Natural gas powered generators. A highly needed technology when power is cut.
Reservoirs under maintenance during this time of year is a big issue.
There is no water shortage. LA and most of SoCal have issues pumping enough water through the system at times of desperate need.
Another key point that I didn’t hear mentioned is the Santa Ana winds. Nothing can be done when a fire starts in gale force scenarios.
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