Alhambra / California / United States
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has been operational since 1985. Headquartered in Alhambra, Calif., the department has more than 70 field facilities throughout Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works offers a range of services, including design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, airports, sewers, water supply, flood control, and water quality and conservation facilities. Additionally, its services include designing and construction of capital projects. The department also organizes regulatory and ministerial programs for the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District other special districts. It has an emergency operations center that responds to problems of the public and other agencies, and provides assistance during major emergencies, such as floods, earthquakes, fires and other disasters. The department also offers services, such as protecting property and ensuring public safety.
