COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
(07/26/2024)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT From SRA Board:
So Cal Gas announcement for the Portuguese Bend Community
- So Cal gas will be shutting off gas to the Portuguese Bend Community beginning Monday. fact sheet https://www.socalgas.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/SCG_Palos%20Verdes%20Land%20Movement_Fact%20Sheet.pdf
- SoCalGas has created a dedicated webpage with a list of impacted streets, frequently asked questions, and updates at socalgas.com/rpv. For customer service inquiries, please contact SoCalGas at 1-877-238-0092 or projectinfo@socalgas.com.
- Please see also the city website for updated information. The City is working swiftly to identify disaster resources, including temporary housing accommodations and individual financial assistance from state and/or federal agencies. We are exploring all avenues to assist residents in every way possible during this evolving situation. Regular updates will be provided at rpvca.gov/landmovementand via the Land Movement listservas they become available. Subscribe at rpvca.gov/notify. Sign up for Alert South Bay emergency alerts by texting “alertsb” to 888-777 or going to alertsouthbay.com.
- So Cal gas continues to be in touch with Seaview community representatives. We received a call today from their representative assuring that there is not current risk of a similar need in Seaview.
City Update 7-28-24
Since learning of SoCalGas’s decision to shut off natural gas service to the Portuguese Bend community, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has repeatedly requested that SoCalGas provide residents with more time to prepare for the service shutoff. As of this posting, SoCalGas has confirmed that it remains unsafe to do so and will continue with the planned shutoff on Monday, July 29, 2024 at approximately 9:00 a.m. The City continues to request a delay in the shutoff as we share residents’ frustration with the short notice provided to the public. However, the safety and well-being of our residents are our top priorities. No gas leaks have been detected, and no evacuation warnings or orders are in place at this time.
SoCalGas has created a dedicated webpage with a list of impacted streets, frequently asked questions, and updates at socalgas.com/rpv. They have also set up an information booth for residents at the intersection of Narcissa Drive and Fruit Tree Road from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m from 7/28 -7/30. For customer service inquiries, please contact SoCalGas at 1-877-238-0092 or projectinfo@socalgas.com.
At this time, to the City’s knowledge, SoCalGas is the only utility with plans to discontinue service in the Portuguese Bend community. However, the City is in continual discussions with all other utilities (i.e. SCE, Cal Water, L.A. County Sanitation Districts) and public safety partners to stay apprised of the dynamic situation. We are continuing to identify disaster resources and will provide another update to the community tomorrow, July 29.
SoCal Gas Update – 7-29-2024