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Low-income rural homeowners who experienced damages from the winter storms may qualify for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant.
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Did you get an earthquake early warning alert on your smartphone for an earthquake near Palomar Observatory seconds after 6:16 p.m. on March 31? The quake shook parts of San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties. The alert delivered in Spanish and English said, “Earthquake Detected: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
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Rain, strong winds and cold temperatures predicted to bring significant snow to local mountains as low as 2,000 feet began Tuesday evening and are forecast to continue through Saturday. The winds will additionally bring high surf to beaches, so everyone should take precautions if on the water.
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The County Office of Emergency Services and the City of Chula Vista will be testing the Wireless Emergency Alert system next week.
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These plans cover hazards like earthquakes, flooding, fires, tsunamis and even terrorist attacks.
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Supervisor Jim Desmond and Department of Public Works officials recently flipped the switch on a new traffic light backup battery system in San Dieguito that could eventually make residents around the county safer during emergencies.
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As wildfires burn out of control to our north, we are reminded that fires are a constant danger in San Diego County as well. Residents must do their part to prepare for an almost year-round fire season, in addition to other disasters.
