Public Safety
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San Diego County fire, emergency and law enforcement leaders outlined sweeping investments and coordinated plans to confront a high-risk wildfire season, citing critically dry fuels, Santa Ana winds and rapid regional growth as the chief concerns. Officials said the county has expanded staffing, modernized equipment and strengthened cross-agency coordination to protect communities across one of California’s most active wildfire regions.
Public Safety
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San Diego County Fire brought hands-on emergency preparedness to Oak Grove Middle School in Jamul with an interactive safety fair.
Public Safety
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Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t have to be dull. San Diego County Fire’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer group trained to help their neighbors during a disaster. Members also attend community events to share information about disaster preparedness.
Government
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There was a whole lot of shaking going on Thursday at San Diego County’s Waterfront Park for Great ShakeOut day. State emergency officials brought their earthquake simulator to the park to teach about quake preparedness and let people actually feel what a 7.0 magnitude earthquake would be like.
Animals
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At the height of the now 95 percent contained Airport Fire, County Animal Services answered a mutual aid request to help evacuate animals and work at a shelter where families with animals had been evacuated in Riverside County.
Government
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County Chairwoman Nora Vargas thanked San Diegans today on the County’s Day of Service for getting out and helping their neighbors in the flood affected areas.
