Report Conditions & Stay Informed

• Sign up for Alert Long Beach, the City’s emergency notification system. Residents and business owners who are enrolled will receive text messages and/or voice messages to their cell number and/or email address.
• Download the Go Long Beach app at longbeach.gov/golongbeach to submit service requests.
• Follow Long Beach Public Works on socials (@LBPublicWorks) for the latest street sweeping updates, or call 562-570-2890

PHONE NUMBERS

• Street Flooding/Clogged Storm Drain: 562-570-2700 (Option 3)
• Downed Trees: 562-570-2700 (Option 4)
• Broken Traffic Signals: 562-570-2700 (Option 5)
• Downed Powerlines, Emergencies, & Any Risks to Life or Public Safety: 9-1-1

Sandbags and Sand Distribution

The City has activated sandbag distribution sites, available now and throughout the duration of the storm. Community members can pick up empty sandbags at all Long Beach Fire Department neighborhood Fire Stations. Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations: 

• Fire Station 7 (2295 Elm St.)
• Fire Station 12 (1199 Artesia Blvd.)
• Fire Station 13 (2475 Adriatic Ave.)
• Fire Station 14 (5200 E. Eliot St.)
• Claremont Beach Lot (5400 E. Ocean Blvd.)

People can pick up a maximum of 10 bags and are advised to bring their own shovel and/or tool when collecting sand. It is recommended that those needing specific assistance with filling sandbags go to the Claremont Beach Parking Lot for additional support, available between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and throughout the weather event. Pre-filled sandbags will be available in limited quantities and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Safety Tips

• Check the Recreational Water Monitoring webpage for beach advisories. After any significant rainfall (0.10" or more), high levels of bacteria from storm drains, rivers and polluted runoff enter the ocean. People should avoid all ocean water contact for at least 72 hours after rainfall.
• Avoid driving through a flooded road or walking across a flowing stream of water. Watch this storm ready safety video for safety tips while driving in flooded areas.
• Slow down at intersections, especially if signal lights are not working, and treat them as stop signs. Be cautious while driving, especially at night.
• Take appropriate steps to be prepared by securing personal property and vehicles in areas that are prone to flooding.
• Avoid unnecessary trips. If you must travel during the storm, dress in warm, loose layers of clothing. Advise others of your destination and estimated arrival time.
• Be aware of utility workers working in or near the road.
• Stay off sand berms and stay away from City vehicles and machinery operating along the coastline.
• Keep pets inside and ensure they have shelter from the storm.
• Place refuse and recycling carts on the parkway or driveway apron.
• Prepare for severe weather by following tips in the City’s Severe Weather brochure, available in English and Spanish.