Christmas Tree Recycling Program

Christmas Trees at the end of the season can be a danger for fire. Make sure you dispose of them properly.

The City of Long Beach has 2 types of 'tree-cycling' services. Residents can chose to have their trees picked up by curbside service - this is for residents that already have a refuse pick up in place - the date scheduled for this service is January 7th by 7am. Trees must have all decor removed.

Other option is to drop off at one of twelve designated city parks by January 6th. To find the closest nearest you - visit: http://bit.ly/sO4WVg

Holiday Safety Tips for our Animals!!!

As a VERY IMPORTANT reminder: foods that are safe for humans are not always safe for pets:

Chocolate can cause hyperexcitability, nervousness, vomiting, diarrhea and even death.
Xylitol (sugar substitute) can cause a drop in blood sugar, collpase, seizure and liver failure in dogs.
Grapes/raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs.

Don't forget about the tempting decor too: if eaten, they can get lodged in intestines requiring surgery.

Holiday plants also can pose an issue if ingested: Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias are NOT meant to be eaten and can cause gastrointestinal issues.

KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE!!!

City of LB WEBSITE

Our city is wanting your help. Do you have an idea to help their website? Are you happy with the services available on it? Have an idea on how to make it more user-friendly? If you answered YES to any of these questions, please take a brief 3 minute survey @ www.longbeach.gov/feedback

BATS in Long Beach!

The LB Heath Department wants to remind us NOT to handle wildlife...BATS were recently found dead in the Downtown LB area and they tested positive for rabies.

Direct contact with BATS should be avoided. If you find a dead bat - contact Animal Care Services @ 562-570-7387 for retrieval and testing. If you think you may have been bitten, seek medical attention immediately. Bats have very small teeth and sometime you cant even see the bite.

Christmas Lights are HERE!!!

Hey folks - The Festival Lights has begun! Downtown LB has MANY businesses participating this year. Visit them while driving thru - stop by your favorite, hop in and VOTE!

Carbon Monoxide DANGER

Hey there -

Did you know that 100's of people die each year from this silent killer? Being that the cold weather is upon us, many people turn to unapproved sources of heating to keep warm at night. 1st - why don't you install a carbon monoxide detector? They work similar to smoke alarms and can save your life!!! AVOID THE FOLLOWING:

NEVER USE: ****natural gas oven, generator, charcoal grill, camp stove or other gas or charcoal burning devices inside your home or garage to heat your home ****

NEVER: sleep in any room with an un-vented natural gas or kerosene space heater.
NEVER: run a vehicle inside a garage attached to your home.
NEVER: burn anything in a stove or fireplace that is not vented.

Symptoms of low level exposure include headache, dizziness, nausea and fatigue and can often be mistaken for the flu.