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Department of Environmental Health Clean Up Advisory

IMPORTANT: Do not start any clean up in the unincorporated area of the county until you have been cleared by a County damage assessment team. You could jeopardize your FEMA or insurance claims.

Residents returning to fire damaged homes need to take many precautions. The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health warns that hazardous materials as well as structural damage pose serious threats to your health and safety. It is strongly advised you take some basic safety measures when cleaning up your property.

  • If your home was damaged, check with your local utilities company . Make sure gas and electricity are turned off before entering the area. SDG&E Phone: (800) 411-SDGE.

    Before sifting through debris, using a face mask, spray ash with a fine mist of water to minimize health impacts from breathing dust particles.

  • If you have a propane tank system, contact a propane supplier, turn off valves on the system, and leave valves closed until the supplier inspects your system.
  • If you have a heating oil tank system, contact a heating oil supplier for an inspection of your system before using.
  • Avoid damaged or fallen power poles or lines, and downed wires.
  • Immediately report electrical damage to authorities. Electric wires may shock people or cause further fires. If possible, remain on the scene to warn others of the hazard until repair crews arrive.

    Be careful around burned trees and power poles. They may have lost stability and fall due to fire damage.

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