Duarte Responds to Wind Damage
DUARTE, CA, December 6, 2011 – The City of Duarte suffered significant damages from last week's Santa Ana wind storm, which city officials are projecting initial clean-up costs to be approximately $100,000. In addition, costs associated with tree replacement are anticipated to be in the neighborhood of an additional $200,000. Here’s a look at some of the damage impacts throughout the City and team response efforts:
- Approximately 200 trees destroyed;
- Approximately 400 trees sustained damage;
- Five employees from the Field Services Division and other employees put in approximately 156 hours during the first 48 hours starting at 1:00 am on 12/1;
- ValleyCrest landscaping contract services have provided 7 employees a day to continually trim damaged trees and clear debris, and will continue as long as needed;
- 24 employees from the Parks and Recreation Department kept the Senior/Fitness Centers opened daily on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 am - 11:00 pm for residents affected by ongoing power outages;
- 12 extra employees from the LA County Brush Clearance Crew responded in the first 12 hours;
- Three additional Special Assignment Deputies from Los Angeles County Sheriff supplemented patrol;
- Over 40 lineal feet of sidewalks will require repair;
- 4 roll-off dumpsters of debris cleared in first four days.
The funds for these services are coming from the City’s General Fund with plans to hopefully recoup expenditures from both FEMA and Cal EMA. In preparation for this process, the Duarte City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring the existence of a local emergency due to wind storms of extraordinary magnitude Monday night, December 5th during an adjourned regular meeting. For additional information contact the City of Duarte at 626 357-7931, xt 221.
