FLOSSI & THE HUMANS IN CHARGE

The issue isn’t whether these folks are worth their salaries; they all appear well-qualified and professional. The issue is if these really are the top people in the world, and this is the result of their planning, practising and preparing for this type of disaster, we had better figure out how to put out this fire first.
Less talking, more doing.
The clothespins are a reference to the TV-making of David Muir of ABC while reporting on the wildfires in and around Pacific Palisades.
It’s the image business, and a clothespin to make whatever you are wearing appear better is no disqualification for authenticity. I would say just the opposite. It’s good when TV humbles those who dwell in adoration.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)

General Manager and Chief Engineer: As of May 2024, Janisse Quiñones serves as the General Manager and Chief Engineer of LADWP. She brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the utility sector, previously holding positions at Pacific Gas and Electric.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD)

Interim General Manager: Deven Upadhyay currently serves as the Interim General Manager of MWD.He was appointed following the administrative leave of the previous General Manager, Adel Hagekhalil, who was placed on leave in June 2024 amid an ongoing investigation into harassment allegations and creating a hostile work environment.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW)

Director: Mark Pestrella serves as the Director of LACDPW.He oversees the department's efforts in managing stormwater systems, groundwater recharge projects, and other public infrastructure within Los Angeles County.

California State Water Resources Control Board

Chair: E. Joaquin Esquivel is the State Water Resources Control Board Chair. The board regulates water quality and allocation across the state, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and resource management policies.

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Commissioner: Camille Calimlim Touton serves as the Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.The bureau oversees major water infrastructure projects that affect California's water supply, including the management of dams and reservoirs.