City Launches Webpage, Activates Call Center to Provide Public Health and Safety Information and Resources for Long Beach Residents Amid LA County Fires
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has taken proactive measures to keep its community informed and safe during the ongoing fires in Los Angeles County. In an effort to provide vital information and resources, the city has launched a dedicated webpage and activated a temporary call center.

The webpage, available at longbeach.gov/emergency, serves as a centralized hub for community members to access important updates and resources related to the fires. It includes information on air quality, health advisories, evacuation notices, impacts on city services, and contact information for various resources. Real-time maps and widgets are also featured on the page, including the regularly updated Los Angeles County emergency evacuations map and air quality map.

The city's call center is also operational and can be reached at 562.570.INFO (4636). This hotline is available for those with questions or in need of information or connections to resources. It will be open today from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., as well as on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The City encourages residents to check the webpage before calling the hotline if possible, in order to alleviate some of the call volume.

As multiple fires continue to produce heavy smoke in Los Angeles County, the City reminds residents of potential unhealthy air quality. For more detailed information about air quality related to the wildfires, individuals can visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District's website at aqmd.gov or view real-time data on a local air quality map.

Residents can also sign up for air quality forecasts by visiting airqualityalerts.com.

For up-to-date information on area fires, individuals can visit Los Angeles County's Emergency Response Page.

Media inquiries can be directed to the City of Long Beach Joint Information Center at 562.570.NEWS or JIC@longbeach.gov. The City will continue to provide updates and resources as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of its community during this time.

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