Long Beach has issued a storm advisory with the anticipation that the ongoing weather storm will continue to impact residents in the coming days with significant winds and precipitation.
The City is advising residents in low-lying areas of Long Beach, including those living along the peninsula and Alamitos Bay, to prepare for the possibility of localized flooding as a result of the storm.
Wednesday, Dec. 28, Long Beach residents can pick up sandbags and sand at the Lifeguard Station located at 72nd Place and Ocean Boulevard. Empty sandbags are also available at all neighborhood fire stations. Additionally, 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.)
Residents are required to bring their IDs and can pick up a maximum of 10 bags. Residents are also advised to bring their own shovel or tool when collecting sand. Long Beach lifeguards are available to assist with filling up bags at the 72nd Place Lifeguard Tower until 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Swiftwater teams have been activated to conduct patrols along local rivers and advise people experiencing homelessness of the danger of fast rising and dangerous waters. To safeguard residents and property, protective berms have been fortified along the oceanfront peninsula.
Community members who reside in vulnerable areas, especially those that are prone to flooding, should prepare themselves for possible evacuation and are advised to call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Residents are encouraged to follow the Fire Department’s Facebook (@LongBeachFD,) Twitter (@LBFD) or Instagram (@LongBeachFire) for updates on any inclement weather.
