Help the County Update Emergency Plans
Apr. 1, 2022 | 9:02 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
These plans cover hazards like earthquakes, flooding, fires, tsunamis and even terrorist attacks.
Tag: office of emergency services
SD Emergency App Users Now Can Have Earthquake Early Warning
Aug. 25, 2021 | 2:11 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego’s SD Emergency app is now equipped with ShakeReadySD, an earthquake early warning system. This will let users know if an earthquake has occurred nearby that is likely to cause shaking within seconds and it will urge them to take protective action such as drop, cover and hold on or another appropriate safety measure.
County Residents Asked to Take Public Safety Power Shutoff Survey
Jun. 30, 2021 | 9:04 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The 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.
Earthquake Preparedness Month Reminds Residents: “Don’t Get Caught Off Guard”
Apr. 28, 2021 | 12:31 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
April 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.
10 Years Later – Remembering the Great Japan Tsunami and to Prepare
Mar. 29, 2021 | 2:48 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Ten years ago this month, the world watched as a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the eastern coast of Japan.
New County Emergency Services Director to Focus on Partnerships, Technology
Jan. 13, 2020 | 12:26 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services has a new director at the helm who arrives with experience both in the field and in our region.
Personal Disaster Plans to Be Mailed to Residents in Areas of Severe Fire Risk
Oct. 18, 2019 | 11:03 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Do you have a plan if there’s a wildfire? Or any emergency? The County of San Diego is mailing a Personal Disaster Plan to residents who live in the areas of highest fire danger in our community. Read it when you get it, discuss it with your family, complete it and practice it.