City of Long Beach Disaster Preparedness

09/01/2026

🚨 September is National Preparedness Month! 🚨

This year, join Long Beach as we “All Stand Ready” no matter the emergency or disaster. 💪🌊🔥

Throughout September, we’ll share simple, practical tips to help you, your loved ones, and your neighbors get ready—and stay ready. 🏠❤️🤝

To kick off the month, here are 4 ways to Get Ready:

📋 Make a plan
Know what to do and where to go if you need to evacuate. Be sure to include the unique needs of your household—including pets, older adults, children, and people with disabilities or access and functional needs.

📱 Sign up for Alert Long Beach
Get emergency notifications by text, phone, and/or email so you can stay informed when emergencies affect your neighborhood or community.

🎒 Build an emergency kit
Have enough food, water, first aid supplies, and other essentials to be self-sufficient for at least five days. Start with what you already have at home and build your kit over time!

🤝 Know your neighbors
Get to know your community and check in with neighbors who may need additional assistance during an emergency.

Are you Ready, Long Beach? 🙌
Follow us all month for more tips to help make Long Beach a more prepared and resilient community.

07/25/2026

⚠️ This morning Downtown Long Beach experienced a🪫power outage, causing loss of power to the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center🚦traffic lights and some private customers including🏨 hotels. Southern California Edison (SCE) responded quickly, backup generators on the site for Warped Tour were activated, and police officers were deployed to manage traffic.

ALL power has been restored.

Please continue to plan your commute accordingly and give yourself time. We appreciate everyone’s patience.

Report power outages here. 🔗 https://www.sce.com/outages-safety

07/22/2026

07/15/2026

⚽☀️ Headed to or another outdoor event this summer? Don't let the heat sideline your fun!

Before you head out, take a few simple steps to Beat the Heat:

🧢 Wear light-colored, breathable clothing
😎 Protect yourself with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
💧 Bring a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated throughout the day
🌳 Take breaks in the shade, at cooling tents, or misting stations when available
❄️ Pack cooling accessories like a cooling towel or portable fan for extra relief

Planning ahead helps you stay safe, comfortable, and ready to enjoy every match, festival, and community event.

Stay cool, Long Beach! 🌴

04/17/2026

Long Beach, are you ready for the Grand Prix?
 
⚠️ Before you head out this weekend, make sure you’re prepared! ⚠️
 
📲 Text GRANDPRIX to 24639 for real-time safety and emergency alerts during the events.
 
👀 See something, say something. Report suspicious activity to Police Dispatch at 562-435-6711 and always call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
 
Stay one step ahead — sign up for local emergency alerts at: AlertLB.com

03/27/2026

🌊 It's Tsunami Awareness Week in Long Beach! 🌊

Do you know what each tsunami alert level means and how to respond?

🔴 Warning: A tsunami is expected or occurring. Move to higher ground immediately. Do not wait.

🟠 Advisory: Dangerous currents and waves are expected. Stay out of the water and away from the shore.

🟡 Watch: A tsunami is possible. Stay alert, monitor updates, and be ready to act.

🟢 Information Statement: No threat or minimal risk. No action needed, stay informed.

Understanding these alerts can help you act quickly and keep your family safe. Take a moment to review and share.

03/26/2026

This , our City of Long Beach Disaster Preparedness department is encouraging residents to identify their tsunami hazard zones and develop evacuation plans for their families, home and workplaces.

🗓To support these efforts, the City will host a Tsunami Preparedness Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at Bixby Park (Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue). As part of this year's theme, Know the Risk. Know the Route, residents will learn how to recognize tsunami warning signs, reduce risk of injury during an emergency and practice evacuating from a hazard zone to safety.