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San Marino officials update residents after windstorm and regional wildfires; school district closed
Summary
A city official speaking on behalf of the San Marino City Council updated residents about the city’s response to a windstorm and regional wildfires, saying the storm damaged structures in San Marino and neighboring cities and that the city’s top priority is residents’ safety.
A city official speaking on behalf of the San Marino City Council updated residents about the city’s response to a windstorm and regional wildfires, saying the storm damaged structures in San Marino and neighboring cities and that the city’s top priority is residents’ safety.
The official said San Marino’s emergency operations center has been running since 8 a.m. yesterday and that city staff and first responders have been coordinating with regional authorities and mutual aid partners. “Our thoughts are with the many families and individuals who have lost home, homes, their businesses, pets, and shared spaces, and especially those who remain in harm's way still,” the city official said.
City officials stressed the scale and urgency of the response. Personnel from the fire department, police and public works have been working more than 36 hours to respond to calls, clear roads and remove debris. The emergency operations center reported planning to handle more than 155 calls for fire, medical or downed-tree incidents and expected cleanup efforts to continue through the night and into the rest of the week. The official said Verdugo Dispatch went into emergency mode around 6:30 p.m. yesterday, requiring the city to handle calls locally, and that Verdugo Dispatch had returned to normal operations by 5 p.m. today.
Several local facilities and services remain affected. San Marino Unified School District will remain closed through at least tomorrow. Recreation facilities will operate on modified hours while staff assess air quality and staffing. The city said the public library will be open tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the community center will be available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The city official said cellular and internet service points would be available at those locations for residents who need them.
The city announced operational changes to enforcement and cleanup rules: overnight parking violation enforcement is suspended until further notice, and contractors will be permitted to work on Sunday to help residents begin cleanup of downed trees and debris. Lacey Park will remain closed until further notice as crews clear large debris and fallen trees. The official said city staff will contact rental program organizers directly about scheduling changes.
Officials encouraged residents to follow guidance from emergency authorities and to evacuate immediately if instructed. The city directed residents to the city’s alert page for updates and said staff members are available to assist residents who need support.
City officials did not provide an estimate of the number of displaced residents or a total dollar amount of damage during the briefing. They described response actions and operational changes but did not announce new funding, formal declarations, or emergency ordinance actions during the update.
