LOS ANGELES — Severe strong winds struck Southern California overnight, toppling trees and knocking down power lines, which blocked roads and caused several Post Offices to lose power. Some Post Offices are still without power and are closed. 

The following Post Offices in Los Angeles County do not have power and were closed today:

All mail was processed and dispatched for delivery today, and no delivery impacts were anticipated. All closed retail locations had information on the nearest facility open for business posted on their entry doors for customers. Retail service will resume at these locations as soon as power is restored.

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