Prepare for storms and flooding
- Free sandbag locations
- Sign up your cellphone for AlertSanDiego emergency notifications.
- Get the emergency mobile app.
- Do not put debris near the curb where
it can wash away in the rain and cause a hazard. If you live in
the unincorporated area and your home was damaged by the recent
storm, please call 2-1-1 to arrange debris
removal Tuesday or Wednesday.
5 Steps to Disaster Preparedness
1. Create your own Personal Disaster Plan (available in 12 languages)
2. Register your cell phones for emergency alerts
3. Download the SD Emergency mobile app, now with Earthquake Early Warning
4. Make an Evacuation Go-Kit and a Shelter-in-Place Stay Kit
5. Click on the icons below to review the types of disasters that San Diego is most at risk for:
Flooding
Learn about flooding impacts and what you can do to prepare like never driving through flooded roadways.
Heat
Learn about heat related illness and tips to beat the heat like staying hydrated and not leaving kids or pets in vehicles.
Power Outage
Unplanned outages can be caused by many things. Learn what to do if your power goes out unexpectedly.
Earthquake
Earthquakes can happen with little warning. If you feel shaking, remember to Drop, Cover and Hold On!
Tsunami
Learn the signs of incoming Tsunamis and when you need to move to high ground away from beaches and waterways.
Pandemic
Pandemics, like COVID-19, affect everyone. Know your trusted sources of information before the next one.
Stay Informed