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County efforts on public property improve community safety and help protect property in neighborhoods. They are also separate from what private property owners need to do to ensure they are prepared for heavy rains as El Niño approaches.
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The National Weather Service has issued a high-winds warning for inland, mountain and foothill areas in San Diego County. High winds may cause power outages, blowing dust, tree damage, and dangerous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles. Here are tips to stay safe.
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A Boulevard couple is safe today thanks to the quick actions of CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire firefighter paramedics and a Sheriff’s deputy who helped them escape the fast-moving Thorn Fire Wednesday evening.
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Older adults and people with disabilities are among those most vulnerable during disasters, whether it’s an earthquake, fire, flooding or periods of extreme heat. To help residents prepare, the County partnered with the City of Chula Vista and several community organizations to host an Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair.
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County officials are letting the public know not to be concerned if they see emergency vehicles and lots of activity at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad Thursday morning — numerous agencies will be conducting a realistic disaster drill.
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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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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.
