County Ready to Respond to Wildfires, Are You?
Jul. 16, 2021 | 12:25 PMDrought, high temperature and other factors are combining to create historic wildfire conditions, and County officials want to make sure the region and public are prepared.
Public Safety
County Residents Asked to Take Public Safety Power Shutoff Survey
Jun. 30, 2021 | 9:04 AMThe San Diego County Office of Emergency Services is asking all County residents to fill out a survey about the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program.
Credit: Shutterstock Board Implements State Law Waiving Criminal Fees
Jun. 8, 2021 | 10:20 AMThe San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 8 to amend the County’s administrative code, the final step in fully implementing state legislation that eliminates the assessment and collection of criminal fees, prior to the law’s effective start date of July 1.
Pet Preparedness Month Reminds Residents to Make Plans for Furry Family Member
Jun. 1, 2021 | 9:48 AMJune is National Pet Preparedness Month, and the County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services and Department of Animal Services are reminding residents to make sure their family disaster preparedness plan includes provisions for their household pets.
Success Story: Sheriff’s Department Reentry Programs Key to Woman’s New Path in Life
May 13, 2021 | 8:45 AMEveryone makes mistakes, and San Diego native Angela Carapia is no exception.
Probation Officers Save Life of Local Man with Overdose Antidote
May 5, 2021 | 1:08 PMA group of San Diego County probation officers helped to save a life last week during a routine home visit, administering two doses of the drug naloxone to a 38-year-old local man who was suffering from a suspected opioid overdose.
Southern Fire Reminds Residents to Take Action Before Fire Strikes
May 3, 2021 | 3:11 PMThe Southern Fire that forced evacuations in the Anza Borrego Desert over the weekend came at the start of “Wildfire Preparedness Week” and underscores the messages of the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services and CAL Fire/San Diego County Fire to take hands-on action to be ready for wildfires.