25,000 Without Power, Trees and Power Lines Down in Sierra Madre

Updated 11:30 p.m. Approximately 25,000 customers are without power across the San Gabriel Valley. There are widespread power outages in Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia and La Canada.

There are downed trees and power lines throughout Sierra Madre, and the Sierra Madre Police Department is receiving an influx of calls.

The power outages were caused by the strong winds that have begun to move into Sierra Madre and much of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

The wind is expected to continue through Friday, and gusts could reach 60 to 80 mph. 

Did you experience a power outage? Leave a comment below or email sierramadre@patch.com.

Edison provides these tips to keep your family safe:

• Have a flashlight and extra batteries ready.
• Never use candles in an emergency, especially when there's wind involved. Candles are a fire hazard.
• Unplug or turn off any appliances you were using when the power went out.
• Flip all your light switches off except for one- that way you'll know when the power comes back on.
• Never light a fire, or burn charcoal indoors. If you get cold, it's safer to layer up.
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed to keep your food as fresh as possible. Check to see if your food has spoiled before you eat it.
• If your power goes out, use a flashlight to check to see if any of your lights or appliances are working. If some things turn on, it may just be a blown fuse or circuit breaker. 
• If none of your appliances or lights work, check to see if other houses or buildings on your block have power. It could just be your house that's affected.
• Do not touch and stay away from downed power lines and utility poles. Live power lines are dangerous- they can cause serious injury or death.