Long Beach residents brace for possible flooding NBC Los Angeles [Video]

Residents of the Peninsula neighborhood of Long Beach are preparing for possible flooding while still recovering from a previous storm.

The city is working to clear street gutters to prevent localized flooding during the high tide and storms. High winds sent palm fronds into power lines and tree barks into cars, but no one has been injured. 

Resident David Black and his neighbors say their garages saw two feet of rain last storm. “This whole place was flooded out,” Black said.

Many residents say they are staying home to avoid any issues. 

“Today, I said I’m not going to work,” one Long Beach resident said. “I took the day off.”

Another neighbor said they “had plans” but ultimately “canceled them.”

Long Beach officials are asking that everyone remain vigilant and prepare. Free sandbags are being offered at Fire Stations 7, 12, 13 and 14. Lifeguards are on standby to monitor …