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Residents tell Cerritos council poor cell coverage in parts of the city is a safety issue
Summary
A Heritage Park resident told the council that repeated disconnections and near‑dead zones from multiple carriers pose an emergency‑communication risk; city staff said the city has contacted infrastructure providers and will continue outreach.
Toby Balma, a longtime Cerritos resident and neighborhood watch block captain, told the City Council on Nov. 13 that parts of the city — notably Heritage Park — experience frequent cellular disconnects and near‑dead zones that have interfered with medical calls and everyday safety. "Enough is enough," Balma said, describing repeated dropped calls and telling the council he has been disconnected while speaking to his medical provider.
Balma said he and other residents have spoken with the city manager’s…
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