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Wildfires burning in Anaheim and Northern California should remind you we’re in the thick of fire season, and that one could flare up any moment. Now’s the time to take stock of your emergency supplies and review your family emergency plan. Would you be ready to react if you got notice of a fast-moving fire threatening homes in your community?
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Court dogs and their handlers play an important role in our criminal justice system. See how they help some of the most vulnerable victims.
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An agreement with Baja California is making the work of County public defenders more efficient and safer when they have a case with ties to Mexico.
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Disasters have been all over the news lately: hurricanes and flooding in the Atlantic and Gulf Coast, wildfires in Los Angeles and across western states, a massive earthquake in Mexico. The aftermath in each dramatically shows the need to get prepared prior to an emergency.
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The San Diego County Fire Authority gets by with a little help from our volunteer reserve firefighters. These volunteer firefighters help run emergency medical service calls, fight fires, participate in training and much more.
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A person suffering cardiac arrest or going into anaphylactic shock will receive immediate treatment from responding firefighter paramedics who were recently added to existing fire engine service in five communities.
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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office warned residents to be careful when donating to charities that promise to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The DA’s Office is offering important consumer advice and information to avoid becoming a victim of charity scams.
