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Sierra Madre officials say power and gas restoration could take days to weeks after windstorm and fires
Summary
City Manager Durnosa said crews from Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas are working around the clock but that full restoration timelines are unknown; FEMA and Los Angeles County recovery resources are available at local libraries.
City Manager Durnosa said Thursday that crews from Southern California Edison, mutual aid teams and contracted workers are working "around the clock" to restore electricity and that Southern California Gas is actively working to restore natural gas service to customers affected by the recent windstorm and fires.
The update, given at a Sierra Madre City meeting, warned that restoration efforts could take "days or even weeks" in some areas because crews must secure and assess damaged infrastructure before making repairs. Durnosa said some residents will receive scheduled SoCal Edison appointments and that on-site technician visits "will take up to 2 hours per resident." Residents were urged not to attempt to restore gas service themselves and to check SoCal Edison and SoCal Gas websites for status updates.
The city also pointed residents to FEMA resources and Los Angeles County's recovery website, which includes a map showing the range of damage to structures. Durnosa listed local library locations where FEMA representatives were available for in-person assistance: La Cañada Flintridge Library, La Crescenta Library, Arcadia (Oak) Library, San Fernando Library, San Gabriel Library, Temple City Library and West Hollywood Library.
Why it matters: prolonged outages affect medically dependent residents, businesses and public-safety operations. The city did not provide a firm date for full restoration, instead emphasizing ongoing assessments and staged repairs.
The city manager said forecasted winds could require additional precautionary public-safety shutoffs in the coming week and reiterated that there is "no timeline for full power restoration." She said residents can view damage assessments on Los Angeles County's recovery site.
The update did not include a schedule for when natural gas service would be fully restored or a dollar estimate for repair costs. Durnosa encouraged residents to use official utility websites for the latest outage and safety information.
Residents with immediate needs were directed to FEMA resources available at the listed libraries; hours for the county representatives were provided as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the day and the following day.
