Government
sandbags stacked on a hillside in front of a dirt slope

Thanks for the Sandbags, Now What Can We Do with Them After the Storm?

| 2:46 PM

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Thousands of San Diegans fortified their homes and property with sandbags before the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Hilary. More than 100,000 bags were gathered and used across the county.  But now the storm has passed and clear skies have returned.  That has led many to ask, “What should I do with the sandbags now?”

Public Safety
Firefighter walks among burning brush

Prepare for Wildfires Before One Ignites to Protect Your Family, Friends and Property

| 11:51 AM

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With the deadly firestorm in Maui and the Bunnie Fire in Ramona that scorched nearly 200 acres and resulted in evacuations Wednesday, wildfires are at the top of mind for most of San Diegans. The fires should remind people to be prepared to evacuate and to take steps to minimize damage to their property in case a wildfire starts in their community.

Public Safety
Picture of SD Emergency App EQ notification

Be Ready for Local Disasters with SD Emergency App Equipped with ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System

| 3:30 PM

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Did you get an earthquake early warning alert on your smartphone for an earthquake near Palomar Observatory seconds after 6:16 p.m. on March 31? The quake shook parts of San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties. The alert delivered in Spanish and English said, “Earthquake Detected: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”