A series of powerful storm systems are bearing down on Southern California and are expected to bring several inches of rain, gale force winds and higher sea levels through Monday.
According to Long Beach officials, city crews are preparing for the storms with a coordinated, multi-department response by: clearing thousands of catch basins; cleaning and testing 26 pump stations; fortifying sand berms on the beach; installing debris booms to prevent trash from entering the marina areas; maintaining storm run-off culverts on the beaches; installing plugs in the Naples sea wall to prevent flooding, as appropriate; deploying additional staff, including Swiftwater rescue teams, and equipment; and closely monitoring the situation.
Boat owners are advised to secure their vessels in City marinas.
Sand is currently available at the Long Beach Public Works/Public Service Yard, 1651 San Francisco Ave., at the Esther Street gate. Sand and sandbags are available at the following Long Beach fire stations:
• Station 7, 2295 Elm St.
• Station 12, 1199 Artesia Blvd.
• Station 13, 2475 Adriatic Ave.
• Station 14, 5200 Eliot St.
Bags for sand are available at all neighborhood fire stations and the lifeguard station at 72nd Place.
Residents are advised to bring their own shovel or tool when collecting sand.
During periods of significant rainfall, residents are also advised to avoid swimming in coastal waters for three days following the end of the rainstorm.
The City of Long Beach will provide storm updates via Twitter @LongBeachCity.
More information, including a guide for severe weather, is available at longbeach.gov/DisasterPreparedness.
Source: City of LB
