East County CERT – New 2012 Class Schedule Posted – Register Now!

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Are you prepared for a disaster?  Earthquake or firestorm? Consider attending a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) academy. The  CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness and the hazards that may impact the area they live. … [Read more...]

Resource Handbook – A Must Read “Before” A Disaster

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Red Red Guide To Recovery - A Resource Handbook for Disaster Survivors Following a disaster what should you do?  The following links will take you to a valuable guide helping you on the road to recovery following a major disaster.  But this … [Read more...]

Homeowners – U.C.Berkeley Website To Reduce Fire Hazards Around Your Home

Please check out the following website provided by U.C. Berkeley on educating the public about reducing their risk of fire. Visit this website - it's a Fire Information Engine Toolkit! Wildfires affect communities around the world. This online … [Read more...]

“Prepare San Diego” – Disaster Preparedness Web Sites

Take a valuable moment to visit the American Red Cross disaster preparedness web site. Just click on the following link to prepare you and your family for a disaster, such as an earthquake or … [Read more...]

Guidelines For Creating Defensible Space

In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. … [Read more...]

Is Your Home Ready For Wildfires?

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With all the off and on heavy rainfall during December of 2010 into January 2011, the growth of trees, brush, weeds and grass has been tremendous.  BUT - as warm weather returns, so will the chance of "wildfires!"  Are you going to be prepared?  … [Read more...]

Register For The Reverse 9-1-1 System

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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION System: Register your cell phone, home phone number and email addresses! This system was a life saver for many of those evacuated during the October 2007 fires. Residents who live in San Diego County, which includes all 18 … [Read more...]

Earthquakes: What You Can Do To Prepare & What To Do During An Earthquake

With all the earthquake activity we've been having "NOW" is the time to prepare yourself and your family.  The following information can help! Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks … [Read more...]

Check Here For The Latest Earthquake Activity

Click on this link for recent earthquake activity:  http://www.data.scec.org/recenteqs.html … [Read more...]

Disaster Preparedness For Children

The following are list of disaster preparedness websites with information for … [Read more...]