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Long Beach Urges Residents to Prepare for Emergencies
By Staff Writer
Published on Thu, Sep 3, 2026
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and the City of Long Beach is encouraging residents to take meaningful steps to prepare for major disasters.
The City recommends four key actions to prepare:
- Make a family emergency plan so everyone knows what to do and where to go if you must evacuate. Consider the unique needs of your household, including your pets or elderly family members.
- Sign up for Alert Long Beach to receive emergency notifications by text, phone and/or email. These alerts provide important information about pending emergencies that could affect you, the community or City operations.
- Build an emergency supply kit with enough supplies to be self-sufficient for at least five days. Building a kit does not have to be expensive; start with items you already have at home, such as canned food, water and first aid supplies.
- Get to know your community and prepare with your neighbors before a disaster, making note of those who may need additional assistance, like the elderly, families with children and those with disabilities or functional needs.
The City’s Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications will also connect with residents at community events throughout September, providing preparedness information, resources and materials through the following events and initiatives:
- Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Community Health Fair: Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 2026 Family Health Festival: Ability First Education Center, 3770 E. Willow St., Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- National Preparedness Month Social Media Campaign: Residents are encouraged to follow @LBDisasterPrep on Facebook and Instagram to learn how to prepare for disasters, build an emergency kit and sign up for emergency notifications.
Following the recent extreme heat wave and ahead of the ’Super El Niño’ forecasted for this winter, emergency preparedness is more important than ever. By taking these steps to prepare for emergencies, residents can ensure their families and their communities are safe in the event of a major disaster.
