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County Residents Asked to Take Public Safety Power Shutoff Survey

| 9:04 AM

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The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services is asking all County residents to fill out a survey about the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program.

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Pet Preparedness Month Reminds Residents to Make Plans for Furry Family Member

| 9:48 AM

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June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services and Department of Animal Services are reminding residents to make sure their family disaster preparedness plan includes provisions for their household pets.

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Southern Fire Reminds Residents to Take Action Before Fire Strikes

| 3:11 PM

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The Southern Fire that forced evacuations in the Anza Borrego Desert over the weekend came at the start of “Wildfire Preparedness Week” and underscores the messages of the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and CAL Fire/San Diego County Fire to take hands-on action to be ready for wildfires.

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Earthquake Preparedness Month Reminds Residents: “Don’t Get Caught Off Guard”

| 12:31 PM

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April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding residents to “not get caught off guard” and have a plan for how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake.