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Strong quake prompts earthquake preparedness reminders
If residents felt some shaking on the Fourth of July, and even if they didn’t personally sense it, they likely heard it was a... — Updated 7/15/2019
Board expands social host ordinance to include marijuana
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday, April 30,... — Updated 5/10/2019
Fire Authority, community agencies partner to provide free smoke alarms
If someone is unlikely to install a smoke alarm in their home due to issues with... — Updated 4/22/2019
Medical examiner puts 20 years of data online
Valuable comparisons and conclusions can be drawn from the types and... — Updated 3/29/2019
How to survive a significant earthquake
The recent Anchorage, Alaska, 7.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning, which was later canceled, reminds San Diego... — Updated 12/18/2018
Don't get cheated or scammed while shopping online
The online holiday shopping season is well underway. Residents are urged to shop... — Updated 12/6/2018
Winter forecast: Mostly warm, near average rainfall
Looking at precipitation prediction models that track storms and historical... — Updated 11/15/2018
Fire official calls seasonal outlook 'scary'
San Diego County area fire chiefs are preparing for a potentially dangerous peak... — Updated 10/25/2018 Full story
Emergency alert system test now set for Oct. 3
Federal Emergency Management Agency's national emergency alert system test, origi... — Updated 9/28/2018
Del Mar Fairgrounds honored for sheltering animals in disasters
In a local emergency, the county has turned more than once to the Del Mar... — Updated 9/24/2018
Vehicles remain a top cause of local wildfires
Fire investigators recently announced that the cause of the deadly Carr fire in... — Updated 8/17/2018
Preparedness for wildfires stressed
San Diego County saw three significant fires in July alone that resulted in evacuations, including one that resulted in... — Updated 8/10/2018
Network gets emergency information out to vulnerable communities
In a local emergency, people who don’t speak English or Spanish may not understand urgent information put out by government... — Updated 7/9/2018
County child support starts college savings plan
Saving for college can be a challenge for anyone, but perhaps it can be more so... — Updated 5/12/2018
County releases Lilac Fire response report
Preparedness, regional collaboration and fire and emergency management resources,... — Updated 3/9/2018
Board continues local emergency proclamation for Lilac fire
The County Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 23 to continue the county-wide local emergency proclamation for the Lilac fire due to... — Updated 1/26/2018
Lilac fire affected properties may be eligible for federal disaster grants
Homeowners or renters affected by the Lilac Fire are encouraged to register for a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant that... — Updated 1/30/2018
Probation Department gets grant to monitor high-risk DUI offenders
County of San Diego Communications Office The San Diego County Probation... — Updated 11/26/2017
