SoCalGas announced it's cutting off service to more than 100 homes in the Portuguese Bend community of Rancho Palos Verdes 'due to worsening land movement.'
BySoCalGas announced it's cutting off service to more than 100 homes in the Portuguese Bend community of Rancho Palos Verdes "due to worsening land movement."Dozens of residents in Rancho Palos Verdes were left in shock Saturday after SoCalGas announced it's cutting off service to more than 100 homes.
No gas leaks have been detected, according to the company. The city said it's "closely monitoring" the situation and is working with SoCalGas, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management , and public safety partners to "implement contingency plans and mobilize resources for impacted residents."
Officials said residents can choose to stay in their homes without gas service. No evacuation warnings or orders are in place. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn released a statement on the issue, calling it "a big problem."
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