Public Safety

Vehicles Remain a Top Cause of Local Wildfires

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Wildfires are the biggest disaster risk San Diegans regularly face, and most are caused by people in some way. In fact, vehicle-related fires are in the top two causes of wildfires in the County.

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VIDEO: A Milestone in Helping to Keep You Safe

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The County Fire Authority is celebrating its 10th birthday. Its partnership with CAL FIRE means there are more firefighting personnel, equipment and aircraft serving rural parts of the County than anywhere else in the United States. Visit readyforwildfire.org and readysandiego.org to prepare you and your loved ones for the next wildfire.

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VIDEO: ‘Wildfire Awareness Week 2018’ Declared in California

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California’s wet winter created a sizable crop of new growth grass, but don’t let the wet weather fool you as the abundant grass dries into fuel-ripe tinder. Now is the time to act to prevent wildfires. Already this year, CAL FIRE has responded to more than 950 wildfires that have burned over 5,800 acres. CAL FIRE, […]

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Map Shows Disaster Risks by Location

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Is there an earthquake fault near your home, your workplace or your child’s school? Or perhaps you live or work in a floodplain, high-risk wildfire area or a tsunami inundation zone. If so, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk in some cases, register for emergency notifications, and to better prepare your family for an emergency.