As rain and gusts of wind pounded Long Beach and Signal Hill from Sunday to Tuesday, workers with the City of Long Beach responded to 39 reports of fallen trees in public right-of-ways.
The fallen trees caused damage to at least two vehicles, and blocked streets and sidewalks.
City workers from the Public Works Department were preemptively dispatched to remove palm fronds and other debris from Long Beach streets, said Joy Contreras, the Community Relations and Public Information Officer for the Public Works Department.
The City of Signal Hill did not experience any fallen trees during the storm, said City Manager Carlo Tomaino.
The public should exercise caution when outdoors during intense weather due to the potential risks posed by unstable trees and dangling branches.
NBCLA published footage of two vehicles that were damaged when a large tree was ripped from the roots and toppled over on De Leon Street. According to NBCLA, the tree also took down power lines as it fell.
Another two reports of downed trees were made during a previous storm on Feb. 1. More downed trees can reasonably be expected to be reported later this month, as another storm is estimated to hit the Long Beach area from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21.
If residents see a fallen tree, they should call the City at (562) 570-2700, option 4. If a fallen tree is posing a threat to anyone’s life or public safety, call 911.
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