Reading Time: < 1 minute
A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the San Diego mountains and high desert areas is in effect through early Wednesday. Emergency officials remind everyone to review their Personal Disaster Plans.
Reading Time: < 1 minute
After experiencing two devastating wildfires, the Crest community in the East County is creating defensible space, with the help of CAL FIRE. The fire break project is close to 165 acres and runs about 6.5 miles long and encircles the community. Be Prepared. Visit AlertSanDiego.org
Reading Time: < 1 minute
As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week, CAL FIRE teamed up with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to demonstrate the significantly different burn rates between a home that has been hardened against wildfire and one that has not been.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
First responders make up less than 1 percent of people who call San Diego County home and if a major disaster occurs, they will respond to the highest priority calls.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Did you know California is in a Tsunami zone? In the case of a major earthquake, tsunami waves could be generated off the coast of California. While the probability of a tsunami is lower than in other parts of the world, the hazard does exist and what to do in the case of emergency is important to know.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Giving yourself and your family the best chance in a local disaster isn’t just about luck, it’s about planning and preparing for various hazards to lower injuries, deaths and perhaps even damages.
Reading Time: 4 minutes
With potentially heavy rains in the forecast, the County and CAL FIRE are offering driving tips to everyone and free sandbags to residents and businesses in the unincorporated areas.
