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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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During a Board of Supervisors meeting, County leaders provided an update to the Board on how County teams are preparing for a potentially historic El Niño expected to bring severe weather to the region.
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The County of San Diego has proclaimed a local emergency in preparation for a potentially historic El Niño season expected to bring heavy rain, repeated storms and significant flooding risks across the region this fall and winter.
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Through a partnership with Palomar College, County Fire’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corps program is launching 18 young men and women graduates into the emergency medical services field. This group is County Fire’s first North County cohort, following two earlier EMS Corps graduations at Southwestern College in December 2025 and June 2026.
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County Emergency Services has launched a new El Niño 2026 Informational Hub on Alert San Diego, giving residents a single, reliable place to prepare for what experts say could be one of the strongest El Niño seasons on record.
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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.
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The County announced a new director of Emergency Services, who brings decades of fire protection and emergency management leadership experience.
