Overview
- The cleanup followed last week’s action at the SR‑91/I‑710 interchange, a state right‑of‑way identified as dangerous for residents and motorists.
- Officials say 25 people and 8 pets were placed at a nearby state‑funded Homekey site that began operating on October 29.
- Caltrans crews removed about 150 tons of debris and hazardous materials over three days after residents left the site.
- The effort was coordinated with the City of Long Beach and PATH, with weeks of outreach offering shelter, health care, and supportive services.
- Launched in August, the SAFE Task Force targets encampments in California’s largest cities and has previously cleared sites in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Fresno, and San Diego.