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After wind and fire incidents, San Dimas staff outline clean‑up; council directs joint town hall with safety agencies
Summary
City staff reported more than 80 responses for wind‑ and fire‑related incidents, ongoing debris cleanup and coordination with Supervisor Catherine Barger’s office for sheltering; council directed staff to convene a joint town hall with LA County fire, sheriff, utilities and West Coast Arborists to brief residents and answer preparedness questions.
City staff reported on Jan. 14 that recent windstorms and regional wildfires required a substantial operational response in San Dimas but did not pose an immediate threat to the city. The city manager’s office said crews responded to “over 82 specific incidents caused by downed trees and debris,” conducted structural assessments, removed hazardous private trees and provided roll‑off bins and additional trash pickups for storm debris.
Staff described partnerships with Supervisor Catherine Barger’s office to provide shelter for unhoused residents during the storms and said Golden State Water has confirmed its systems are functioning to maintain firefighting flow. The city manager also noted the city processed debris equivalent to 18 of its 40‑yard bins and that street sweeping will be completed within a day or two of the normal schedule.
Councilmembers and staff discussed communications gaps and public questions about evacuation orders, hydrant flows and the city’s role versus county fire jurisdiction. Several councilmembers asked staff to host an informational public event; the council directed staff to schedule a joint meeting with the Public Safety Commission and to invite key stakeholders — LA County Fire, LA County Sheriff’s Department, Golden State Water, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company and West Coast Arborists — to present and answer community questions. The council emphasized the forum should be large enough for broad public attendance and suggested timing after after‑action reports are available.
What happens next: Staff will coordinate the joint council/Public Safety Commission town hall, invite stakeholders, and advertise the event to residents. Staff will also continue debris clearance, structural assessments and public communications regarding alerts and enrollment in the city’s emergency notification system.
