In Case of a Disaster
After earthquakes, wildfires and other disasters, businesses and households may be faced with challenges or hardship related to water and food quality, pool sanitation, chemical spills or other emergencies.
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CALL 911 for immediate chemical or environmental emergencies
- Preparing for and responding to an emergency: see links below.
- Preparing for and
responding to a disaster: ReadySanDiego (Office of
Emergency Services)
- For questions or more information, contact us
How to report a chemical emergency (first call 911)
Protecting your family from the health effects of smoke
How to prepare for emergencies
Find an Open Shelter (Red Cross)
Wildfire Smoke – Guidance for Public Health Professionals
Wildfire Smoke Factsheet – Protect Your Lungs from
Wildfire Smoke or Ash
Boil Water Order Information (Safe Drinking Water)
Private Well Water Quality Sampling Guidance
California ELAP Certified Laboratories
Swimming Pools Impacted by Smoke and Ash
Swimming Pools – Power Outages
Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems – Permit Processing for Fire-Damaged Homes
Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems – Emergency TOPS for Fire-Damaged Homes
Flood Readiness and Prevention Tips
Protecting Public Health from Home and Building Fire Ash
Guidance – Disposal of Hazardous Substances
#1
(Handling Ash, Debris and other Hazardous Materials from
Burned Structures)
Guidance – Disposal of Hazardous Materials
#2
(Management Options for Expedited Collection of Hazardous
Wastes from Burned Areas)
Ash Clean Up (CalEPA)
Deceased Animal Removal
For information on
landfills accepting deceased animals, visit the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency webpage.
What To Do After A Wildfire (DEH)
What To Do After A Wildfire (Red Cross)
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