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.
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A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the San Diego mountains and high desert areas is in effect through early Wednesday. Emergency officials remind everyone to review their Personal Disaster Plans.
Animals
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San Diego County Animal Services reminds residents to be prepared to evacuate with their pets or livestock animals in the event of a disaster such as the Pacific Palisades wildfire, in Los Angeles.
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San Diego County Fire/CAL FIRE has partnered with Ramona High School to provide students with firefighting skills and education. Offered through the school’s Career Technical Education Program, the new Fire Technology courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on training to prepare students to respond to structure fires and wildfires.
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As temperatures rise this summer, it’s important to consider safeguarding your property from wildfires.
Public Safety
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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.
Public Safety
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Residents are being asked to be alert for wildfires as the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from Wednesday night through Friday evening, with the potential for strong gusty winds and low humidity.
