As the city and county of Los Angeles remained in the state of a local emergency, Los Angeles officials responded more than 350 car crashes, over 600 tree emergencies as well as thousands of power outages during the Christmas week storms, the LA mayor’s office said Thursday.

Although the traffic collisions affected travelers along Southern California roadways, there were no serious injuries or deaths related to this week’s storms, Mayor Karen Bass’s office noted.

But as the heavy downpours knocked down trees and power poles, crews with the LA Department of Water and Power had to work, even on Christmas Day, to restore electricity at thousands of homes and businesses. According to the mayor’s office, there were still about 4,000 power outages as of 6 p.m. Thursday.

“City crews have received requests for more than 600 tree emergencies citywide, including downed trees and fallen branches,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.

As many neighborhoods remained without electricity, crews from the LA Department of Transportation were dispatched to restore traffic signals. As of Thursday evening, there were two traffic signals experiencing outages in the city.

An evacuation order was in effect for the Riverwood community of Sunland-Tujunga as water was being released from the Tujunga Dam. It’s an intentional release by the LA County Public Works to prevent flooding in the surrounding area as the reservoir could become swelled in the rain.

An evacuation warning was extended in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu area, especially the communities affected byte Palisades, Sunset and Hurst wildfires.

A flood watch is also in effect for the city of Los Angeles, meaning flooding is still possible even though the region did not receive heavy rain Thursday.

See the free sources in the Los Angeles area below.

Where to get free sandbags

Los Angeles County Public Works Fleet Maintenance Yard at 224 Mountain View St., Altadena, CA 91001

Malibu Library parking lot at 23519 West Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265

Pasadena Fire Station 37 at 3430 E. Foothill Blvd. between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pasadena Fire Station 38 at 1150 Linda Vista Ave. between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fire stations across Los Angeles County. See the addresses and phone numbers here. 

Free guides for emergency kits

Officials urge families to prepare their emergency kits before a disaster happens. Here’s a list of what to pack.

Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days)

Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food) that does not involve heating or cooking.

Water and food for all pets.

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert

Flashlight

First aid kit

Essential medicines

Extra clothing and shoes, including safety-soled or construction shoes 

Extra batteries

Whistle (to signal for help)

Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)

Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)

Tools to turn off water and gas lines ONLY if you suspect leaks or damage

Manual can opener (for food)

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

How to prepare for emergency kits at low or no cost

Look for deals at garage sales, thrift stores to have camping gear, tools, cookware.

Add older clothing to disaster kits

Winter shelters available

The city and county of Los Angeles are offering overnight shelters that offer three meals a day and showers. Those who are experiencing homelessness can access the shelters 24 hours a day.

People can call 211 or see here for the list of winter shelters.

People who are staying at the winter shelters are expected to follow COVID-19 and M-pox protocols.