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Red Flag Warning Issued Wednesday and Thursday due to Extreme Fire Danger

| 4:14 PM

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The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 7. The Red Flag Warning has been issued due to strong gusty winds, low humidity and is in effect for the inland valleys and mountains of San Diego County.

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Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas speaking with a gathering of people from a podium about the Fuel Camp

County Probation Launches Fire Service Training Program for Youth

| 1:23 PM

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County Probation and County Fire have introduced a comprehensive education and training program to help justice-involved young people at Probation. The Fuel Crew training program provides hands-on experience in vegetation and fuel management, preparing participants for careers in the fire service.

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Animal Services Welcomes New Director

| 1:06 PM

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The County has appointed Vaughn Maurice as its new Animal Services Director.  Mr. Maurice brings a wealth of experience in animal welfare, strategic planning, executive leadership, financial management, and emergency response to his new role.

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VIDEO: Fortifying Homes Against Wildfires

| 9:24 AM

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County Fire/CAL FIRE have started work to protect homes in the Dulzura area as part of the California Wildfire Mitigation Program. The program provides defensible space and home retrofits to harden homes against wildfires. In many cases, the work is provided at no cost to the homeowner and is intended to help high social vulnerability communities and provide assistance to qualifying low- and moderate-income households.

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CAL FIRE engine 60 driving through Borrego Springs while onlookers waving at the firefighters

Improved Fire and Medical Services Delivered to Borrego Springs

| 3:58 PM

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One year out, San Diego County Fire Protection District is making good on its promise to deliver fire protection, emergency medical services, and ambulance transportation in Borrego Springs and major improvements are underway.

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Residents in the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program being helped by County Staff at a hotel.

County and Cities Transition Flood Residents to Long-Term Housing Options

| 3:23 PM

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The Emergency Temporary Lodging Program to support those impacted by the January flooding ends tomorrow. The program is a cooperative effort between the County of San Diego, City of San Diego and other local cities and community partners to provide safe housing options to resident whose homes were damaged. With the end of the program, those residents will be moving back home or making other arrangements with their local housing authorities.