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Residents in the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program being helped by County Staff at a hotel.

County and Cities Transition Flood Residents to Long-Term Housing Options

| 3:23 PM

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Emergency Temporary Lodging Program to support those impacted by the January flooding ends tomorrow. The program is a cooperative effort between the County of San Diego, City of San Diego and other local cities and community partners to provide safe housing options to resident whose homes were damaged. With the end of the program, those residents will be moving back home or making other arrangements with their local housing authorities.

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child smiles with adult in PT room

Summer Fun at County Medical Therapy Unit

| 9:40 AM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor parents who have children with physical disabilities, finding adaptive summer activities can be a challenge. This year, the County’s Medical Therapy Units have several specialized all-day events planned that are a perfect solution.

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"Thank you Dr. Wilma Wooten" text with portrait of Dr. Wooten

Dr. Wilma Wooten Retires from the County

| 12:07 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSan Diego County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Wilma Wooten, is retiring after 23 years of service, the last 17 as the County’s lead doctor and public face of numerous media stories, none larger than the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tips to Stay Safe During Desert Excessive Heat Warning

| 1:18 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning in San Diego County deserts Friday and Saturday, the County is reminding people about County Cool Zones and offering tips to protect yourself from the heat.