Public Safety
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Preparedness, regional collaboration, and fire and emergency management resources, coupled with a lucky break in the weather, were credited in a County After Action Report for stopping the December 2017 Lilac Fire’s fast-moving destructive path within 12 hours. The report released Friday also credits heroic actions of first responders for saving lives in dangerous conditions.
Government
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Homeowners or renters affected by the Lilac Fire are encouraged to register for a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant that can help cover temporary housing assistance, essential home repairs and uninsured or underinsured personal property losses. Residents and business owners can also apply for a low interest loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Public Safety
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The County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to continue the county-wide local emergency proclamation for the Lilac Fire due to ongoing debris and erosion control tasks as well as cost recovery efforts from state and federal agencies.
Consumer
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It’s been a dry winter so far around San Diego County, but National Weather Service officials say we may be in for some rain early next week. So this weekend would be a good time to pick up some free sandbags.
Animals
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Do you see a pet you recognize? Share these photos around so we can reunite them with their humans.
Public Safety
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The County of San Diego plans to close the Local Assistance Center at the Vista Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, but will continue to run its CountyFireRecovery@sdcounty.ca.gov email and Recovery Assistance Hotline, at (858) 495-5200.
Public Safety
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The County will open a center Friday to help people living in and near areas burned by the Lilac fire by giving out free sandbags and fiber rolls to stabilize properties before winter rains arrive.
Credit: San Diego County Sheriff's Department 
