On Wednesday, November 30th at about 10:30 P.M. strong winds hit the city of San Marino. Over the course of the next six hours, these winds caused significant damage to trees throughout the city. The city currently has a list of approximately 250 downed trees or heavy branches. Several of these trees blocked roadways and a few landed on homes. Public Works, Police and Fire Department personnel have now cleared all major roadways, and at this writing only six small sections of road still need to be cleared.

Eleven homes sustained damage as a result of these winds; three of these homes were damaged to the degree they could not be safely occupied (red tagged). Three additional homes sustained major damage, but to a lesser degree. Those residents were allowed to stay in their homes with some restrictions. There have been no injuries reported at this time.

There was other damage in the form of downed power lines which resulted in power outages, a roof fire, downed light poles and broken water lines caused by uprooted trees. Because of this extensive damage, the city has declared a local emergency.

In response to these events, the city activated its Emergency Operations Center, functions of the EOC have now been transferred to the Police Communications Center.

The majority of the city remains without electrical power and there is still no estimate from Edison as to when the power might be restored.

Because of power outages, the San Marino School District has cancelled classes today. Regardless of the power situation, it intends to hold classes tomorrow (Friday).

The Crowell Public Library and the San Marino Recreation Center at Stoneman School will remain closed until the power is restored. The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens will also be closed on Friday.

Because of the number of homes with debris in the yards, the City will allow overnight on street parking through the weekend.

Residents cleaning trees and branches from their property can stack this green waste on their parkways. Clean-up of this foliage will begin on Monday.

Only emergency callers should use 911. Citizens who have non-emergency questions or wish to report damage or other non-emergency matters should call (626) 300-0746.