More Rain; More Sandbags
Jan. 18, 2017 | 11:57 AMMore rain? More sandbags. With days of heavy rains predicted, the County has a new list of even more places where residents can get sand and bags to help protect property.
Tag: preparedness
Credit: National Fire Protection Association Put a Freeze on Winter Holiday Home Fires
Dec. 21, 2016 | 11:37 AMThe holidays can be a joyous time, but only if you prevent winter weather-related house fires. How big a danger is this? According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2010 and 2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 210 home fires per year that started with Christmas trees. These fires caused an […]
VIDEO: Tour the Rose Canyon Fault – San Diego’s Biggest Earthquake Threat
Oct. 20, 2016 | 10:34 AMWe know all about the San Andreas Fault. But there’s a lesser known fault running through the heart of the San Diego, and it has the attention of emergency planners. A geology professor at San Diego State University shows us where you can see signs of the Rose Canyon Fault and how dangerous it could be.
VIDEO: Earn the Perfect 10 of Preparedness
Oct. 19, 2016 | 11:27 AMWhile 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.
Make Pets Part of Your Disaster Plan
Sep. 16, 2016 | 4:19 PMCould 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.
Learn Fire Safety at County Parks
Jul. 28, 2016 | 3:23 PMFire 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 Desert Quake Reminds San Diegans to be Prepared
Jun. 10, 2016 | 8:21 AMEarthquakes 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.