As Los Angeles reels from the recent storms, the city's shovel-ready brigade has patched up over 4,000 potholes in a pre-emptive strike against Mother Nature. The City of Los Angeles, following the lashing from early February's tumultuous weather, reported significant progress in its storm response, according to Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass.

The city's not just fixing roads, it's taking on mudslides head-on, with efforts to fortify vulnerable hillsides. The weather also zapped power for thousands, but as of this morning, crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) have wrestled back, restoring juice to 43,449 customers since Sunday night, with a small contingent of 1,725 still in the dark, the update details.

Drivers are getting a heads-up too, with emergency road closures and transport shake-ups posted online to keep them out of trouble. As for those caught in the storm's crosshairs, a variety of resources are up for grabs, from pothole mendings to sidewalk repairs. The city beamed out a beam of hope for anyone hit hard by the downpours – snap the damage, shoot it over in a survey, and help could soon be on the horizon, as per Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass.

In the face of the storm's fury, the LAFD bulked up its rescue arsenal, deploying swift-water rescue teams and helicopter pilots to brace for the tempest's wrath. With eyes wide open for new dangers, these emergency responders are not just heroes in helmets, they're guardians of the City of Angels, which rings true from the mayor-issued directive urging all city departments to pitch in.

For the traffic-tied and weary commuters, the city's road warriors, otherwise known as LADOT Traffic Officers, have been out in full force, managing closures and rerouting the masses from chaos. LADWP, on the same beat, remains on alert for any power outages