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San Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services earned re-accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. The honor was announced this week. After a comprehensive and rigorous review of 66 standards of excellence in emergency management programs and capabilities, the Emergency Management Accreditation Program granted San Diego County the five-year re-accreditation.
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Thousands of San Diegans fortified their homes and property with sandbags before the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Hilary. More than 100,000 bags were gathered and used across the county. But now the storm has passed and clear skies have returned. That has led many to ask, “What should I do with the sandbags now?”
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The future of small business is bright in Santee. Nearly 50 youth-run businesses filled the gymnasium at West Hills High School showing off products as diverse as donut shaped soaps, campfire starters made from flowers and micro-aquariums with live fish swimming around small glass bottles. The young participants pitched their products and services to hundreds […]
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The community of Borrego Springs is now served by San Diego County Fire through its partnership with CAL FIRE. County Fire increased staff to expand services to the area.
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David Mills and his wife were at Vista Fire Department Station 1 to say thank you to the rescuers who saved his life, and they are telling everyone about the importance of learning bystander CPR.
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The County of San Diego today released a report that highlights data related to gun violence in San Diego County and outlines recommendations to reduce this violence.
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A three-stage plan to implement a range of paramedic-based community health initiatives will improve emergency medical services in rural areas. The Board of Supervisors received an update on what is in place now and what will soon be launched.
