After the rainfall and subsequent flooding bonanza that was Long Beachalypse two weeks ago, it looks as if we’ve got more rainstorms headed our way. With strong rains predicted for Friday and Saturday, the City of Long Beach has issued a warning to residents.
A list of emergency numbers is below.
Emergency: 9-1-1
Downed Power Lines: 1.800.611.1911 Do not touch power lines.
Flooded Or Clogged Storm Drains: 562.570.2700
Sandbags are being made available once again. Sandbags may be obtained at the following fire stations:
Station No. 5 7575 E. Wardlow Road (El Dorado Park)
Station No. 7 2295 Elm Ave.
Station No. 12 6509 Gundry Ave.
Station No. 13 2475 Adriatic Ave.
Station No. 14 5200 Eliot St.
Drive cautiously and avoid large puddles; they may be deeper than they appear. Avoid the Los Angeles River and San Gabriel River flood control channels as they may be flooded and stronger than normal. The Long Beach Water Department has advised all residents and businesses to turn off their sprinklers.