City Manager Reports Hurricane Aaron Preparedness Efforts and Concert Plans

The Long Beach City Council meeting held on August 19, 2025, began with a focus on the city's preparedness for Hurricane Aaron, which has been closely monitored since the previous week. The city manager reported that a roundtable exercise was conducted across various departments to review the hurricane response plan, ensuring that the city is ready for potential impacts.

Currently, the forecast indicates that the storm will bring strong seas, rip currents, and some beach erosion, along with moderately high winds. As a precautionary measure, lifeguard chairs and trailers have been removed from the beach, and Mobi mats have also been taken away. The city is likely to prohibit swimming from tomorrow through Friday to ensure public safety.

The city manager emphasized the importance of residents reviewing their emergency preparedness plans. He encouraged everyone to visit the LB Ready page on the city's website to sign up for emergency notifications and access safety tips and resources.

In addition to the storm preparations, the meeting highlighted that the second to last concert in the free summer concert series is scheduled for tomorrow night. Sir Duke, a tribute band to Stevie Wonder, is set to perform at 7 PM on Edwards Boulevard, although the location may be moved to Kennedy Plaza depending on beach conditions.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's proactive approach to hurricane preparedness while also promoting community engagement through local events.