VIDEO: Shopping Sweepstakes: Emergency Preparedness Edition
Feb. 25, 2019 | 1:46 PMYou can be prepared for an emergency, even if time and your budget are tight. Watch a couple shoppers spend 99 seconds stocking up on supplies at a 99 Cent Store.
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First Storm of Season on the Way, County’s Got Free Sandbags
Nov. 27, 2018 | 11:53 AMSan Diego County’s first significant storm of the season is expected to arrive Wednesday night and Thursday, with more rain possible on the weekend. So this may be a good time to stock up on some free sandbags to protect your home and property.
County Officials Urge Caution in Excessive Heat
Jul. 5, 2018 | 3:26 PMCounty health officials are reminding the public to take precautions during extreme heat conditions on Friday to avoid heat-related illnesses and to pay extra attention to children, the elderly and pets. The National Weather Service in San Diego is issuing an excessive heat warning effective from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6 […]
Make Sunday Super – Try These Pre-Game Activities
Feb. 2, 2018 | 9:27 AMWhile the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles duke it out on the (very cold) field in Minnesota this Sunday during the Super Bowl, San Diego County residents can soak up the sunny weather and take advantage of County activities that totally top TV touchdowns. Whether you love hiking, biking or just exploring San […]
On Wildfires’ Anniversary, Concern That Residents are Less Prepared
Oct. 18, 2017 | 5:34 PMAs firefighters struggle to get deadly wildfires under control in Northern California, San Diego County and City officials marked the 10th anniversary of the 2007 Wildfires and called upon residents to do their part to prepare for another emergency.
Wildfires to Our North – Are You Ready Here?
Oct. 9, 2017 | 4:53 PMWildfires burning in Anaheim and Northern California should remind you we’re in the thick of fire season, and that one could flare up any moment. Now’s the time to take stock of your emergency supplies and review your family emergency plan. Would you be ready to react if you got notice of a fast-moving fire threatening homes in your community?
VIDEO: Volunteers Vital to Senior Disaster Preparedness
Sep. 29, 2017 | 7:59 AMWhen disaster strikes, the Office of Emergency Services can’t handle everything alone. Volunteers Regina New and Joyce Ballesteros recognized the need to educate senior assisted living facilities by helping form the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Disaster Preparedness Task Force. Learn more about volunteering with the County.