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VIDEO: ShakeOut Aims to Get You Moving on Earthquake Preparedness

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Millions of people across the world, including in San Diego, took a step toward better earthquake preparedness Thursday by participating in International ShakeOut Day 2020.

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VIDEO: CAL FIRE Prepares To Add New Aerial Attack Plane

| 9:27 AM

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While San Diego has more locally stationed resources to fight fire from the air than any other region in the nation, CAL FIRE is always looking to improve emergency readiness.

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VIDEO: Meet Who Answers Your Call for Help

| 10:53 AM

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CAL FIRE dispatchers are your first call for help if you have a medical emergency or a fire and live in Ramona, Ranchita, Deer Springs, or many other communities in the San Diego County Fire Authority district. Dispatchers like Patricia Wilson gather essential information from callers and send first responders to the scene of the emergency, all while staying calm and giving advice as needed.