VIDEO: Grab and Go: Being Prepared for Emergencies
Sep. 4, 2014 | 12:19 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
After one woman was affected by the 2007 Witch Creek Fire, she learned the importance of having a kit filled with valuables and emergency supplies.
Public Safety
VIDEO: County Urges Residents to “Get Fired Up” About Preparedness
Sep. 3, 2014 | 4:21 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County officials announced a new contract firefighting helicopter that will help put out fires alongside the Sheriff’s and CAL Fire helicopters in the event of a fire this fall.
County Adds Firefighting Resources, Urges Residents to “Get Fired Up” About Preparedness
Sep. 3, 2014 | 1:40 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
County officials announced a new contract firefighting helicopter that will help put out fires alongside the Sheriff’s and CAL Fire helicopters in the event of a fire this fall.
VIDEO: Sheriff Looking for Women to Join Ranks
Aug. 26, 2014 | 5:12 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Meet Sgt. Nanette McMasters, a mother of two, who has served 16 years with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Napa Quake a Reminder to Be Ready
Aug. 25, 2014 | 4:55 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
San Diego is a seismically active region. What can people do to survive an earthquake?
Behind the Walls of Juvenile Hall
Aug. 19, 2014 | 4:06 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Save the date for this year’s annual Juvenile Hall Open House: Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours are normally held in May but had to be rescheduled due to the wildfires.
Training Turns to Real-Life Rescue for Sheriff’s Volunteers
Aug. 18, 2014 | 3:47 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers got to test their newly acquired skills after a pilot crashed his hang glider near Mount Laguna where they were training.