VIDEO: Kids Learn How to Drop, Cover and Hold On
Oct. 15, 2015 | 12:59 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
These elementary kids learned the proper way to protect themselves in the case of an earthquake during the 2015 Great ShakeOut drill.
Public Safety
VIDEO: County Adds to Flying Firefighting Fleet
Oct. 8, 2015 | 1:58 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A new helicopter has been added to the County fleet and will help fight fires from the air.
VIDEO: A New Mosquito in San Diego?
Oct. 5, 2015 | 11:30 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Vector Control has trapped a mosquito that hasn’t been seen here since 2001. Is it here to stay?
VIDEO: New Online Tool Charts Wildfire Risk in Your Neighborhood
Sep. 30, 2015 | 2:47 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Residents can learn the level of fire risk in their neighborhood thanks to a new digital tool.
VIDEO: Local System Now Alerts of Missing Persons with Dementia
Sep. 17, 2015 | 5:08 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Law enforcement can now use AlertSanDiego texts, emails to notify public about those missing with Alzheimer’s, other vulnerabilities
VIDEO: Youth Offenders Meet Victims in Pilot Program
Aug. 20, 2015 | 2:57 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A pilot program bringing young offenders face-to-face with their victims is showing success as an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system.
VIDEO: County Launches Spanish Emergency App
Aug. 17, 2015 | 4:23 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County’s emergency app, which provides preparedness tips, emergency updates and recovery information, is now available in Spanish. Download or update the app today.