While we hope there won’t ever be an ultimate “test” of our personal preparedness for a natural or man-made emergency, the County urges you to take 10 easy steps that will help you be ready if disaster strikes.
Could you and your family evacuate in 15 minutes or less? September is National Preparedness Month and just as you prepare your family for a disaster, the same can be done for your furry family members—dogs, cats and other animals both large and small.
Fire safety events are coming to San Diego County parks, with CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service and park ranger experts sure to kindle your interest in fire science, preparedness and nature in an outdoor classroom.
Credit: USGS Earthquakes can strike at any moment, without warning, and Friday’s incident is a reminder to be ready. Being prepared can make all the difference for the safety and survival of you and your family in a major disaster.
Credit: City of Carlsbad Nearly one-half of American homes use only mobile phones and have dropped landlines, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control. Is your mobile phone set up for reverse-911 service?
In a highly-realistic looking drill, the Sheriff’s Department practiced how it would respond in the event of a school shooting.
