Government
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How to Get Ready for the Storm Heading Our Way

| 7:07 PM

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San Diego County is expecting a second storm to bring rain, wind and snow to our communities beginning early Wednesday morning.  County residents are reminded to follow a few simple steps to prepare for emergencies. Storms across San Diego County can lead to flooding, power outages or wildfires due to severe wind, dangerous road conditions and closures, or it could even damage water lines.

Health
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EMS Students Helped Teach Hands-Only CPR to the Public, County Employees

| 9:25 AM

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A group of Emergency Medical Services Corp students helped teach people hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation, with supervision by CAL FIRE/County Fire firefighters and paramedics, this week as part of a Revive and Survive free public training event in Kearny Mesa.

Public Safety
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Make Sure You’re Prepared with AlertSanDiego

| 11:07 AM

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In a disaster or local emergency, information can change quickly so you need to have an official source for the information you need to keep yourself and your family safe. While the County already offers a source of emergency information through a website, an app, social media, phone and text alerts, that emergency source is getting a new name, look and feel.

Public Safety
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Prepare for Wildfires Before One Ignites to Protect Your Family, Friends and Property

| 11:51 AM

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With the deadly firestorm in Maui and the Bunnie Fire in Ramona that scorched nearly 200 acres and resulted in evacuations Wednesday, wildfires are at the top of mind for most of San Diegans. The fires should remind people to be prepared to evacuate and to take steps to minimize damage to their property in case a wildfire starts in their community.