Federal workers who have been impacted by the government shutdown and are experiencing financial hardship can find some relief opportunities in Long Beach for paying their utility bills, parking citations and other billing services.

In an announcement on Thursday, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said the city, like others in the country, will provide payment arrangement assistance to these customers.

“We are in the middle of the longest federal government shutdown in history,” Garcia said in a statement. “It’s important we help provide support to our fellow public servants in their time of need. I encourage those who are impacted to call our customer service staff for assistance.”

As of Thursday, customers impacted by the shutdown can call for help in areas including shut-off for non-payment, late utility bills or inability to pay current bills. Impacted customers will be able to make these payment arrangements until  the federal government is reopened.

Customers can call the following numbers below for assistance:

• Utility services, 562-570-5700.
• Parking citations, 562-570-6822.
• Billing services for collections, ambulance, and false alarms, 562-570-7600.