08/18/2023 05:28 PM PDT
Preparing For Tropical Cyclone Hilary
The County Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with partners including the National Weather Service, CAL FIRE, the Sheriff’s Department, the Department of Public Works, San Diego Gas and Electric, all 18 cities, and tribal nations to monitor the storm.
Here are some tips to prepare for the storm and keep your family safe:
- · Monitor the National Weather Service or local media for information about when severe weather will affect your community.
- · Flash flooding is possible across the region, with rare and dangerous flooding possible across the mountains and deserts.
- · During the storm, avoid driving unless it is necessary. If you must drive, do not drive through standing water. Turn around, don’t drown. Don’t drive around barriers.
- · County Public Works crews, equipment and supplies will be staged throughout the County. If you see road crews, please give them space to work.
- · County Fire and CAL FIRE are placing erosion control measures in areas of recent wildfires and staging swift water rescue crews across the County, avoid crossing running water.
- · Health and Human Services is doing outreach for unhoused and people living in encampments. If you need help, please call 2-1-1.
- · Prepare a disaster plan for your family. Visit www.alertsandiego.org for a guide to preparing a disaster plan.
- · Create a go-kit in case your family needs to evacuate. Consider water for each person in your family, food, a first aid kit, important documents, prescription medications, a radio and a flashlight. Everyone has different needs, visit www.alertsandiego.org for other ideas.
·To receive emergency notifications for this and all disasters, register for alerts at www.alertsandiego.org and download the SD Emergency mobile app.