For emergencies, dial 9-1-1

For urgent requests for service from our Public Works team outside of our regular business hours, call

(310) 597-6429 Streets Division

(310) 597-6428 Water Division

Sand Bags Available for Lomita Residents at City Hall While Supplies Last

City Hall is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of its residents by providing sandbags to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. We have established a sandbag distribution point for residents. These sandbags are readily available and can be obtained by community members to fortify their properties and protect against flooding during heavy rainfall or other adverse weather conditions. By offering this resource, the city demonstrates its commitment to the well-being and safety of its citizens, fostering a sense of preparedness and community resilience.

Lomita Renews Agreement with American Red Cross

The City of Lomita recently extended its partnership with the American Red Cross to redesignate the Tom Rico Center as an emergency shelter to be utilized in the event of an earthquake, flood, or other natural disaster.

Lomita was the first of the 14 cities in the South Bay to renew their shelter agreement with the Red Cross. Red Cross’s emergency shelters provide a cost-free place to stay for both Lomita and South Bay residents who were forced to evacuate their homes in the event of a local disaster. Services offered include food and water, first aid, mental health services and help reconnecting with loved ones.

In addition as part of our renewed partnership, American Red Cross will be hosting blood drives, “Sound the Alarm” free smoke detector installations, among other emergency preparedness activites in Lomita. Check our website https://lomitacity.com/ under Upcoming Events for dates and additional information.

People can request their FREE smoke alarms from the Red Cross and/or volunteer at https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html

The Tom Rico Center is located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue. For more information on how to be Red Cross ready for any disaster, visit https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html. 

Resources

To sign up, text: ALERTSB to 888-777

The City of Lomita and 12 neighboring cities in the South Bay have created Alert SouthBay to provide critical information to our communities during natural disasters and other major emergencies. To receive potentially lifesaving alerts, register at alertsouthbay.com or text: ALERTSB to 888-777.

Subscriber information will only be used to notify you in the event of an emergency, and for any additional notifications you sign up to receive, such as major traffic impacts or emergency preparedness advisories. Receive alerts via cell phones, landlines, text, email, and/or TTY-TDD devices. Modify your preferences anytime by logging into your account settings

AlertSB is an opt-in system, meaning residents are not automatically enrolled. Please sign up if you wish to receive alerts in the event of a major emergency. If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you.

Mass Emergency Notification System – Voluntary Registry

Register here to be notified during an emergency where the public is being asked to take specific actions, such as evacuations.

An easy to remember three-digit dialing code that enables a caller to access information about more than 28,000 health and human service programs throughout Los Angeles County 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is TTY accessible. 211 LA County, formerly known as INFO Line of Los Angeles, has been providing these services since 1981.

OTHER SERVICES

Additional Disaster Assistance Resources

  • SBA Disaster Assistance General Information – Click here
  • SBA Disaster Preparation FACTS – Click here
  • SBA Disaster Loans Information – Click here

Additional Planning Resources