County Ready to Respond to Wildfires, Are You?
Jul. 16, 2021 | 12:25 PMDrought, high temperature and other factors are combining to create historic wildfire conditions, and County officials want to make sure the region and public are prepared.
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County Residents Asked to Take Public Safety Power Shutoff Survey
Jun. 30, 2021 | 9:04 AMThe San Diego County Office of Emergency Services is asking all County residents to fill out a survey about the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program.
Stay Cool During Weeklong Heatwave
Jun. 11, 2021 | 6:26 PMHigh temperatures over the next week in San Diego, particularly the deserts, are cause for extra precaution. Residents are advised to stay cool, avoid activities that may cause overheating, and pay extra attention to older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, young children and pets because they are more susceptible to heat illness.
Pet Preparedness Month Reminds Residents to Make Plans for Furry Family Member
Jun. 1, 2021 | 9:48 AMJune is National Pet Preparedness Month, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services and Department of Animal Services are reminding residents to make sure their family disaster preparedness plan includes provisions for their household pets.
Southern Fire Reminds Residents to Take Action Before Fire Strikes
May 3, 2021 | 3:11 PMThe Southern Fire that forced evacuations in the Anza Borrego Desert over the weekend came at the start of “Wildfire Preparedness Week” and underscores the messages of the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and CAL Fire/San Diego County Fire to take hands-on action to be ready for wildfires.
Earthquake Preparedness Month Reminds Residents: “Don’t Get Caught Off Guard”
Apr. 28, 2021 | 12:31 PMApril is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding residents to “not get caught off guard” and have a plan for how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake.
New ‘Text 911’ Capability Provides Additional Resource
Jan. 5, 2021 | 5:21 PMThe San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officially announced the launch of “Text to 911” technology Jan. 5, a service that includes the Sheriff’s Department as well as all county fire and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies and will help to make the county safer.