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Crest residents urged to take action against wildfire risks with free Home Assessment Program
Printer-friendly versionBy Morgan Dioli and Diana Griffin April 21, 2026 (Crest) – The Crest community is stepping up wildfire preparedness efforts by participating in the Fire Safe Council of San
Cal State University San Marcos and nearby homes evacuated due to brush fire
East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts April 5, 2026 (San Marcos) – The #MoreeFire in San Marcos has led to evacuations, including the California State…
Help shape fire priorities in San Diego County
East County News Service April 4, 2026 (San Diego County) — With “fire season” now a year-round threat, public input is growing in importance as…
California’s Zone Zero defensible space law is now in effect for new home construction; existing homes must comply by February 2027
By Paul Levikow April 3, 2026 (San Diego County) – New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply…
Brush fire burning in Santee near Town Center
Update 9:14 p.m. Forward spread has been stopped. Update 7:42 p.m. — The fire has crossed the river and is now burning directly behind commercial…
El Cajon approves funds for reconstruction of Fletcher Hills Fire Station 7
East County News Service March 28, 2026 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire’s station 7 in Fletcher Hills, built in 1960, will soon undergo major renovations….
Extreme heat watch issued for coming week
East County News Service March 14, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – An extreme heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for…
CERT makes emergency preparedness fun
By Yvette Urrea Moe , County of San Diego Communications Office March 11, 2026 (San Diego) – Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t…
CERT makes emergency preparedness fun
By Yvette Urrea Moe , County of San Diego Communications Office March 11, 2026 (San Diego) – Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t…
More storms on the way, free sandbags available
By Gig Conaughton , County of San Diego Communications Office February 17, 2026 (San Diego) – With more and potentially heavy rains still forecasted this…
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SPRING VALLEY FLOOD ASSISTANCE CENTER THIS SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 27, 2024 (Spring Valley)—A Local Assistance Center for those impacted by recent flooding will be at the Spring Valley Library,836 Kempton St. in
ANOTHER STORM ON THE WAY: WHERE TO GET SANDBAGS
Printer-friendly versionBy Sir Milo Loftin, County of San Diego Communications Office January 25, 2024 (San Diego) — With the possibility of another storm heading to the region next week, the
COUNTY, SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION LAUNCH FLOOD RESPONSE FUND
Printer-friendly versionBy Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office January 25, 2024 (San Diego) — San Diegans who want to help local victims recover from this week’s severe storm
PREPARING FOR WILDFIRES
Printer-friendly versionBy Assemblymember Marie Waldron Photo: Paradise Mayor Ron Lassonde discussing fire recovery efforts since the 2018 Camp Fire January 25, 2024 (Valley Center) — I recently joined several legislators
SURVEY FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS TO REPORT STORM DAMAGE
Printer-friendly versionBy Sir Milo Loftin, County of San Diego Communications Office January 24, 2024 (San Diego) — County residents and businesses who experienced flooding damage during Monday’s storm can report
COUNTY ISSUES EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION AFTER STORM CAUSES FLOODING DAMAGE; RESIDENTS ASKED TO SUBMIT DAMAGES
Printer-friendly versionEast Count News Service Photo courtesy of the City of La Mesa January 23, 2024 (San Diego)–The County of San Diego is proclaiming a local emergency on behalf of
RED CROSS OPENS SHELTERS FROM STORM,SOME SCHOOLS CLOSE, COUNTY TO AID WITH DAMAGES, SUPERVISOR ANDERSON SAYS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 23, 2024 (San Diego’s East County)–If you or someone you know is experiencing unsafe living conditionsin EastCounty due to flooding, the Red Cross
STORM WREAKS HAVOC ACROSS REGION
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Updated January 23, 2024 to include city and county of San Diego declaring an emergency January 22, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – Heavy rains during
FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR MONDAY
Printer-friendly version East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts January 21, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) -The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all areas of San Diego
THUNDERSTORMS, HEAVY RAINS FORECAST
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 18, 2024 (San Diego) — The National Weather Service is forecasting a major storm bringing widespread rain this weekend and early next week countywide,
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