Can you help? After a recent influx of cats and dogs, the County Department of Animal Services’ two shelters are nearly full, and they are asking the public to consider adopting or fostering an animal or two.
The County of San Diego’s SD Emergency app is now equipped with ShakeReadySD, an earthquake early warning system. This will let users know if an earthquake has occurred nearby that is likely to cause shaking within seconds and it will urge them to take protective action such as drop, cover and hold on or another appropriate safety measure.
Televisions, radios and some cellphones will receive a test message as part of a nationwide emergency alert systems test on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
For most dogs, Fourth of July fireworks are an assault to their sensitive ears, and the explosive booms and shrill sounds are extremely frightening. Frequently, dogs who are kept outdoors or are unleashed escape yards or run away in panic putting themselves in danger.
The County of San Diego won recognition from the National Association of Counties for 51 programs that improve how government serves the public. The National Association of Counties Achievement Awards are given each year to recognize outstanding, innovative county government programs all across the United States.
High temperatures over the next week in San Diego, particularly the deserts, are cause for extra precaution. Residents are advised to stay cool, avoid activities that may cause overheating, and pay extra attention to older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, young children and pets because they are more susceptible to heat illness.
Credit: San Diego Police Department The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is putting current technology into a renewed effort to identify a man whose body was found nearly 40 years ago.
