City of Los Alamitos Preparing for Upcoming Storm. 
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the National Weather Service is reporting widespread strong, locally damaging winds tonight with increasing chances of precipitation overnight and widespread moderate to heavy precipitation later this week.
As we prepare for the upcoming storm events which have the potential to bring heavy wind, rains, and high surf, the City of Los Alamitos wants to remind the community how to best prepare for significant storms.
The City of Los Alamitos Public Works Department and Police Department will be monitoring conditions throughout the duration of the storm event and will respond appropriately as issues arise. Residents are encouraged to monitor weather conditions and take steps to protect themselves and their property.
* Have pre-filled sandbags available for immediate use at your home.
* On nights before trash pick-up days, place trash cans on the curbs, not in gutter. If gutters fill with rushing water, they can knock over cans and carry garbage down to block storm drain entrances. Do not park cars in front of the trash cans, so they are accessible for collection.
* If possible, park your cars in your driveway rather than the street, to protect your engine and electronics. Engine up towards garage door is safest.
* Please, wait to drive in areas with flooding until floodwaters recede a bit. Driving on flooded streets cause wakes to form (even at fairly low speeds) and pushes water up onto parked cars and into garages.
* Monitor the social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for information updates.
Sandbagging Locations
The City of Seal Beach will establish several locations where complimentary sand and empty sandbags are available for residents. The sandbag locations are:
* Eighth Street Beach Parking Lot
* Fire Station 44 – 8th Street and Central Avenue * Arbor Park - 4665 Lampson Avenue
* Marina Park – First Street and Marina Avenue
Emergency Notification System
AlertOC is a mass notification system used by the City of Los Alamitos Police Department to issue government related messages to residents and businesses. All residential and commercial landline phone numbers are a part of the AlertOC system. AlertOC replaced the old “Reverse 911” system. Residents can register additional cell phone numbers, text numbers and e-mail addresses at AlertOC.com
Address/Location
City of Los Alamitos
3191 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 562-431-3538