SoCalGas to Shut Off Service to Portuguese Bend Community on July 29

Due to worsening land movement, SoCalGas has determined it is unsafe to continue providing natural gas service to approximately 135 homes in the Portuguese Bend community. Natural gas service is scheduled to be discontinued to these properties effective Monday, July 29, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m. The City is working with SoCalGas to discuss the potential of delaying shutoffs, if safe to do so. No gas leaks have been detected at this time. 

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.

The City is closely monitoring the situation and is working with SoCalGas, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and our public safety partners to implement contingency plans and mobilize resources for impacted residents. Residents can choose to stay in their homes without gas service. No evacuation warnings or orders are in place at this time. 

However, in the coming days, the City will begin property inspections through voluntary compliance in the interest of public safety. We are communicating with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), OEM, and all utilities to understand their plans for this emergent situation and coordinate joint response efforts.

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/landmovement and via the Land Movement listserv as they become available. Subscribe at rpvca.gov/notify. Sign up for Alert SouthBay emergency alerts by texting “alertsb” to 888-777 or going to alertsouthbay.com. 

If you have questions, please email landmovement@rpvca.gov. 

If you have a media inquiry related to land movement in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, please contact the City's communications partner, Tripepi Smith, with your questions at RPVMedia@TripepiSmith.com. They will also add you to our media list so you receive press releases and media advisories.