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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to check their homes and collect unused or expired prescription medications and turn them in on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
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In response to the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles this January, the County is further strengthening the region’s aerial resources with the purchase of a firefighting helicopter.
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A group of Emergency Medical Services Corp students helped teach people hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation, with supervision by CAL FIRE/County Fire firefighters and paramedics, this week as part of a Revive and Survive free public training event in Kearny Mesa.
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Make sure you’re charging your lithium-ion batteries safely. Using the wrong charger or one that is damaged, overcharging your rechargeable batteries or charging them on a bed or under a pillow could result in a fire or even a small explosion.
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The County Board of Supervisors voted to waive certain fees for people who lost their homes in the September 8 Coches Fire, including those associated with debris removal, burned vehicle disposal, rebuilding and document replacement.
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Once you have prepared a disaster plan for yourself and family and assembled emergency supplies you can use if evacuated, consider helping your neighbors and friends by encouraging them to make their own disaster plans and emergency supplies kit.
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Potrero community members are invited to register for an emergency preparedness-themed neighborhood block party to build a more resilient community in the event of a disaster.
