Joel Anderson and
Nathan Fletcher were joined by representatives from Cal Fire, the County Fire Protection District, San Diego Sheriff s Department, and San Diego Fire-Rescue.
Nearly 80% of unincorporated land in San Diego County is in high or very hire hazard severity zones, reports
CNS. As a long-time resident of Alpine, I have witnessed firsthand how devastating wildfires can be, said Anderson. Wildfires do not discriminate in their destruction. If evacuation orders are made, leave early for your safety and so firefighters can do their job, said Kelly Martinez, county undersheriff. Plan, prepare and stay aware.
According to the California Fire Foundation, residents should bring flammable items indoors, turn off propane/gas, close windows, and doors but leave them unlocked, locate pets, check on neighbors, and make sure there is an evacuation supply kit in the vehicle.
San Diego Residents Urged To Prepare For Wildfires, Here s What You ll Need
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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – County leaders presented plans Friday for a quick response to wildfires and discussed recent investments in wildfire prevention.
During a press conference at Gillespie Field in which the residents were urged to take steps to protect their homes, Supervisors Joel Anderson and Nathan Fletcher were joined by representatives from Cal Fire, the County Fire Protection District, San Diego Sheriff’s Department and San Diego Fire-Rescue.
“We are ready to respond to wildfires,” said Fletcher, Board of Supervisors chairman and county Fire Protection District president. “Our county, together with our partners across the region, have the training, equipment and experience in fire prevention, protection and suppression; the duties they perform under very difficult circumstances are heroic.”
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