Action To Take During Current High Winds In Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — As the winds pick up to a higher than normal rate in Manhattan Beach, the Manhattan Beach Fire Department makes the following recommendations to help you and your loved ones stay safe.

• Take down all umbrellas and anything else not secured.
• Be on the lookout for the possibility of downed power lines which could be energized. Do not touch them. Call 9-1-1 right away.
• Keep a flashlight nearby and keep your cell phone charged.

High winds can also bring power outages, so be prepared for power outages that could cause traffic signals to not operate. Be careful when entering intersections, said Scott Hafdell, battalion chief, Manhattan Beach Fire Department.