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With potentially heavy rains in the forecast, the County and CAL FIRE are offering driving tips to everyone and free sandbags to residents and businesses in the unincorporated areas.
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With rainy weather in the forecast, including the chance of flooding in some low-lying areas, emergency officials offer seven safety tips.
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With the National Weather Service predicting the first heavy rains across San Diego County this week, the County and CAL FIRE are offering advice and free sandbags to residents and businesses in the unincorporated areas.
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Since 2003, the County has invested nearly $1 billion to strengthen preparedness and disaster response capabilities. These investments include firefighters, fire equipment, helicopters, hazardous materials management and flood control enhancements, and upgrades to alert and warning systems.
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Now is the time to make a preparedness plan in the wake of the devastating recent storm and rain in the forecast. The County Office of Emergency Services asks people to be ready by creating a plan, building an emergency go-kit and signing up for alerts and information.
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County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas, City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, emergency services officials and others said Monday that significant preparations and the willingness of the public to heed warnings, stay home and off roads helped reduce the impact of Tropical Cyclone Hilary.
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Community members can learn ways to prepare for an emergency like a fire or earthquake at a resource fair and panel discussion Saturday, August 19, 12:30 p.m. at the Ramona Library (1275 Main Street).
