https://www.countynewscenter.com Direct To You Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:53:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-County-Logo-Color-BT-vertical-circle-32x32.png https://www.countynewscenter.com 32 32 https://www.countynewscenter.com/its-going-to-be-hot-this-week-here-are-tips-to-stay-safe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-going-to-be-hot-this-week-here-are-tips-to-stay-safe Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:33:49 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=220563 Reading Time: 2 minutesSummer is still weeks away, but temperatures are expected to climb sharply around San Diego County this week, with heat advisories in San Diego County valleys and several cities. Here are some tips on how to keep you, your friends, family and pets safe during this early heat wave.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/coches-fire-recovery-event-offers-support-to-wildfire-victims/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coches-fire-recovery-event-offers-support-to-wildfire-victims Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:57:51 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=218967 Reading Time: < 1 minuteResidents in Lakeside directly impacted by the Coches Fire attended a recovery resource event at the San Diego County Library, Lakeside Branch Saturday afternoon.  Government agencies, community groups and leaders from the Lakeside Fire Protection District were able to offer support and services needed to start the recovery process.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/resources-available-for-residents-affected-by-coches-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resources-available-for-residents-affected-by-coches-fire Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:16:04 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=218939 Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn online guide is available to help people who lost their home or sustained damages in the Coches Fire. Resources include information for homeowners seeking property tax relief, permits for repairs or rebuilding, along with self-sufficiency resources.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/time-to-get-fire-prepared/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-to-get-fire-prepared Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:14:48 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=218917 Reading Time: < 1 minuteA wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service for the San Diego mountains and high desert areas is in effect through early Wednesday. Emergency officials remind everyone to review their Personal Disaster Plans.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/everyone-has-a-role-in-a-disaster/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everyone-has-a-role-in-a-disaster Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:17:45 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=217742 Reading Time: 2 minutesFirst responders make up less than 1 percent of people who call San Diego County home and if a major disaster occurs, they will respond to the highest priority calls.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/tsunami-zone-awareness-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tsunami-zone-awareness-week Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:13:08 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=217552 Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you know California is in a Tsunami zone? In the case of a major earthquake, tsunami waves could be generated off the coast of California. While the probability of a tsunami is lower than in other parts of the world, the   hazard does exist and what to do in the case of emergency is important to know.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/dont-rely-on-luck-survive-and-recover-in-a-disaster/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-rely-on-luck-survive-and-recover-in-a-disaster Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:06:10 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=217480 Reading Time: 2 minutesGiving yourself and your family the best chance in a local disaster isn’t just about luck, it’s about planning and preparing for various hazards to lower injuries, deaths and perhaps even damages.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/how-to-stay-safe-in-rainy-conditions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-stay-safe-in-rainy-conditions Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:09:52 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=217295 Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith rainy weather in the forecast, including the chance of flooding in some low-lying areas, emergency officials offer seven safety tips.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/video-wall-adds-safety-awareness-for-cal-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-wall-adds-safety-awareness-for-cal-fire Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:58:18 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=216615 Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new Haivision Wall allows fire personnel to monitor new fires from headquarters and give units arriving to a scene better information about what they can expect. Previously, units would be going in blind. The wall also displays important perimeter and terrain maps to help field units.

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]]> https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-urges-residents-to-get-disaster-ready-10-steps-to-get-started/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=county-urges-residents-to-get-disaster-ready-10-steps-to-get-started Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:46:41 +0000 https://www.countynewscenter.com/?p=216569 Reading Time: < 1 minuteDue to the high winds forecast and wildfire potential, County Emergency Services offers this quick checklist of things to do in preparation for any emergency or disaster.

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