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During a major disaster, a county, city or state medical system may become overwhelmed with patients or, unfortunately, casualties of the disaster. The national government trains and sends out special teams such as the National Disaster Medical System Mortuary Operational Response Team, to assist in areas where their skills are needed.
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San Diego County is home to some of the nation’s most respected organizations providing services to help people escape family or domestic violence. Since July, One Safe Place in San Marcos has been providing hope and services to help victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and violent loss.
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The Insurance Services Office (ISO), Verisk, has reaffirmed the strong rating of County Fire to respond to structure fires in its service area.
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The Board of Supervisors today approved additional water tanks and backcountry helicopter hydrants to give firefighting helicopters more water sources during wildland firefighting.
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County Emergency Services opened a Local Assistance Center Monday to support those affected by the Border 32 Fire. The fire burned 4,400 acres and destroyed more than a dozen homes and buildings in the area between Dulzura and Potrero.
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The County Office of Emergency Services and the City of Chula Vista will be testing the Wireless Emergency Alert system next week.
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A gun for gift cards event by the Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s Office, City of Vista, Oceanside Police, Carlsbad Police and North Coastal Prevention Coalition drew a huge turnout Sunday and collected nearly 380 guns.
