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Authorities continue to assess damage caused by intense winds Thursday evening leaving thousands without power and forcing others to move out of their homes. In Boyle Heights, residents have been affected by power outages, debris and fallen trees.

Earlier today we reported that a tree crashed down on a Boyle Heights home on Boulder and Mott Streets, collapsing the roof and damaging the inside. The owner of that home will have to stay elsewhere until repairs are done.

Cesar Chavez Avenue remained closed this evening from Boyle Avenue to Warren Street after a large tree knocked over a traffic light post Thursday morning. Transportation crews expect the streets to open up later tonight.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reports 3,800 residents in Boyle Heights remain without power as of 6 p.m. The department says customers can expect to have the power up in 24-48 hours.

Here is map of power outages in the Southland from LADWP website.

The Los Angeles Fire Department is urging residents to stay indoors as powerful Santa Ana winds are expected to hit Thursday night.

To report power outages call LADWP at 1-800-DIAL DWP (1-800-342-5397)

For safety tips around downed power lines visit the LADWP website here.

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Photos by Jessica Perez, KTLA-TV and Maricela Orrala.

My background: I was born in Mexico and raised in Boyle Heights, where I got my start in journalism by launching a community blog. Most recently, I worked at the Los Angeles Times and have spent most of my career covering local news in LA, with a focus on community-centered stories, Latino communities and mentoring emerging writers.

What I do: I lead coverage of Boyle Heights and East LA across all platforms to inform, connect and uplift our community. I spend my days listening, planning, editing and coordinating to make sure our stories reflect the community fairly, while supporting and mentoring my team of reporters and freelancers so they can grow along the way.

Why LA?: It’s home. It’s the sounds of Spanglish and other languages, the smell of tacos and kimchi, the way street art tells stories and how, even though I hate traffic, I love how the freeways can take me to the beach or the mountains on a whim.

The best way to contact me: My email is jessica.perez@boyleheightsbeat.org.

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