City of Long Beach Disaster Preparedness

If a tsunami strikes, there may not be enough time for an official warning, so it is important to understand natural warnings. If you are at the coast and feel a strong or long earthquake, see a sudden rise or fall of the ocean, or hear a loud roar from the ocean, a tsunami may follow. Move quickly to high ground or inland, away from the water.

Follow these tips to help keep you warm this winter.

Be with these low-cost tips to warm up your home:

- Close the doors & shut the vents of the rooms you are not using
- Use weather stripping or caulk to keep the cold air out

U.S. Department of Energy & U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy have resources that will keep you save and be safe this winter.

Preparedness Tip: Make a Plan for you and your family. This can include building a kit that includes extra medication, having a way to communicate with loved ones in an emergency and planning for your pets or service animals. Visit longbeach.gov/disasterpreparedness to learn more on how to prepare for disasters.

Weather Alert. Periods of strong winds and hazardous seas for the coastal region today through Thursday.🌊💨

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FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency , in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Oct. 4, 2023 around 11:20 AM.

This test is expected to last for approximately 30 minutes, and mobile phones should receive the message only once.

The purpose of the October 4th test is to confirm the continued effectiveness of these systems in warning the public about national-level emergencies.

Older adults and their caregivers can increase their resilience by taking control in 1, 2, 3:

Step 3: Engage Your Support Network
Reaching out to family, friends and neighbors can help you build a support network that can support you before, during and after a disaster or emergency. Share each aspect of your emergency plan with everyone in your group, including a friend or relative in another area who would not be impacted by the same emergency who can help if necessary. Make sure everyone knows how you plan to evacuate your home or workplace and where you will go in case of a disaster. Make sure that someone in your personal support network has an extra key to your home and knows where you keep your emergency supplies. Practice your plan with those who have agreed to be part of your personal support network.

Older adults and their caregivers can increase their resilience by taking control in 1, 2, 3:

Step 2: Make A Plan
Once you assess your needs, you can tailor your plans to make sure your needs are met. This can include building a kit that includes extra medication, having a way to store medications in an emergency and planning for your pets or service animals. If you’re an older adult or work with and support older adult communities visit longbeach.gov/disasterpreparedness and Ready.gov/older-adults for resources.

With rising summer temperatures, some exceeding high heat index, City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis reminds residents to take precautions against the heat. The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.

All City Parks, Recreation and Marine Community Centers and Long Beach Public Library locations are available as designated cooling centers during their normal business hours. For more information, visit longbeach.gov/CoolingCenters.

People are encouraged to check on friends, family and neighbors who are home-bound to make sure they are not affected by the heat.

Older adults, those with chronic illnesses, infants and young children are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. However, anyone can suffer heat illness and should take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and injury.

For more information on how to stay safe in the heat, visit https://bit.ly/3Qhrj9F

Join us for our final PAWp-Up on Thursday, June 29th. We will have a table set up at Admiral Kidd Park from 10:00 AM to Noon. We will be on site to answer any questions and give out some free resources for your pets and your household emergency kits. Don't have a dog to take to the park? That's okay! We welcome all Long Beach residents to stop by and chat with us. See you then!

We are finishing up with some tips on pet first aid. Just like humans, animals are prone to the same health and injury hazards as a human, especially in a disaster or emergency situation. If your pet regularly takes medication, talk to your vet about having extra on-hand to keep in your go-bag or where to get prescriptions filled in an emergency. Your vet can also show you or direct you to resources that can train you in basic first aid for your pet so you can provide aid quickly until you can get your pet to a clinic or animal hospital. Organizations like City of Long Beach Animal Care Services, SEEACA, and pet-related business can give resources to vets that can assist you in planning.

Join us for our next PAWp-Up on Friday, June 23rd. We will have a table set up at El Dorado Dog Park from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We will be on site to answer any questions and give out some free resources for your pets and your household emergency kits. Don't have a dog to take to the park? That's okay! We welcome all Long Beach residents to stop by and chat with us. See you then!

Last week, we discussed tips on sheltering for your pets, and this week's tip is about evacuation routes. If an emergency strikes that requires you to evacuate your home or relocate, it is important to learn your route to safety. Multi-story residences have fire evacuation routes posted in the building, and the City publishes suggest routes in the event or a tsunami or flooding. Practice the walk with your pet so they become familiar with the sights, smells, and sounds along the route. Emergency situations will heighten your pet's anxiety, so getting them used to the route beforehand can assist you when you need to leave an area quickly. Want to know more about evacuation routes? Reach out to Disaster Preparedness staff for maps and information.

Join us for our second PAWp-Up on Thursday, June 15th. We will have a table set up at Jackson Street Dog Park from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will be on site to answer any questions and give out some free resources for your pets and your household emergency kits. Don't have a dog to take to the park? That's okay! We welcome all Long Beach residents to stop by and chat with us. See you then!

This week's tip for is on sheltering with your pets. Some emergencies may require your to evacuate your home or relocate temporarily. While the City of Long Beach makes every effort to allow pets at City-run shelter sites, there may be instances in which they can accommodate. By researching your options for alternate housing for your pets, such as animal shelters or vet facilities, you can stay prepared. Having choices before disaster hits can make an already stressful evacuation a bit easier. Reach out to City of Long Beach Animal Care Services for information on places to house your pet.

Join us for our first PAWp-Up this Friday, June 9th. We will be set up at Rosie's Dog Beach from 11 AM to 1 PM to answer any questions, provide information, and give away some free items for your pets and household emergency kits. Bring your pets for a run in the sand or come by on your lunch break, we'll be there to see you!

This week's tip is putting together a "go-bag" or emergency kit for your pets. Our animals have special needs that are very different from a human go-bag. Your kit should include food and water for your pet for up to five days, a harness and leash, bedding, hygiene items, any medications, and comfort items like a favorite toy or extra blanket.

June is and all month long we'll partnering with City of Long Beach Animal Care Services care be sharing information and resources. Pet Preparedness Month is a time for pet owners to take a look at the needs of their pets and service animals and include them in your household emergency plans. In addition to some great virtual content, we will also host pop ups around Long Beach to chat with residents and answer any questions.

Many are reporting feeling a jolt in during the 2.6 earthquake in at 7:15 p.m. tonight.

Let this serve as a reminder to always be prepared! 📲Download our City of Long Beach Disaster Preparedness Emergency Planning Guide & Emergency Kit Checklist here ✅ http://bit.ly/39Ffzqp