Rain and winds are hitting Long Beach today, Oct. 25, as a storm system moves over the city. The National Weather Service is predicting rain showers throughout the day and cooler temperatures in the evening.
The heaviest rains are expected between noon and 2 p.m. today.
City crews conducted inspections and performed maintenance on catch basins in flood-prone areas, according to a City statement. Flotational debris booms are operational along the Los Angeles River, the wetland mitigation site and Rainbow Harbor. Swiftwater Rescue team members are preparing for possible deployment, according to the City.
Sand and sand bags are available to Long Beach residents, with a maximum of 10 bags per resident. Residents are required to provide ID and must bring their own shovel or tool when collecting sand.
Sand is available at Long Beach Public Works/Public Service Yard: 1651 San Francisco Ave. (Esther Street Gate). Bags for sand are available at all neighborhood fire stations and the lifeguard station at 72nd Place and Ocean Blvd.
Sand and sand bags are available at the following Long Beach fire stations:
- Fire Station 7, 2295 Elm St.
- Fire Station 12, 1199 Artesia Blvd.
- Fire Station 13, 2475 Adriatic Ave.
- Fire Station 14, 5200 Eliot St.
Residents are advised to avoid swimming for three days following the end of the rainstorm. The City urged residents to limit their trips, practice extra caution while driving and to avoid driving through flooded roads.
Residents can report street flooding or downed trees by calling 562-570-2700.
