City of Long Beach Issues Rain Advisory Due to Recent Showers
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach Acting City Health Officer Dr. Cliff Okada has issued a rain advisory for recreational beaches and bays in the City of Long Beach. This comes after the city experienced heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. According to Dr. Okada, the rain could potentially lead to unhealthy conditions due to increased runoff from storm drain outlets and rivers that eventually reach the city's beaches.

In accordance with state law, all local public health agencies with recreational swimming areas are required to notify the public when conditions may affect the health of swimmers. As a result, Dr. Okada is urging residents to avoid recreational swimming areas for at least three days following the end of a rainstorm.

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The advisory will be extended if the rain continues, and residents are encouraged to stay updated by contacting the Health Department's Water Quality Information Line at 562.570.4199 or visiting longbeach.gov/beachwaterquality.

For media inquiries, please contact the Health Department's Public Affairs Office at HE-PublicAffairs@longbeach.gov. It is important for residents to heed this advisory in order to ensure their safety while enjoying Long Beach's beautiful beaches and bays.

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