Government
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County, City Thank Public For Tropical Cyclone Hilary Preparations

| 2:46 PM

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County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas, City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, emergency services officials and others said Monday that significant preparations and the willingness of the public to heed warnings, stay home and off roads helped reduce the impact of Tropical Cyclone Hilary.

Health
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Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair and Discussion Set for Ramona

| 8:43 AM

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Community members can learn ways to prepare for an emergency like a fire or earthquake at a resource fair and panel discussion Saturday, August 19, 12:30 p.m. at the Ramona Library (1275 Main Street).   

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.