The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is charged with protecting and serving the lives and property of 1.4 million residents and the thousands of visitors who come to our city every day. Officers not only patrol the streets by car but there’s a small police unit that patrols by air.Meet one… Read more about Day in the Life: An SDPD ABLE Pilot
Today, the City of San Diego lifted the evacuation warning that was issued to prepare residents in flood-prone areas for a potential evacuation order due to heavy rain forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 5 and 6. The warning was issued to residents who live in Southcrest, Mountain View, Encanto… Read more about City of San Diego Lifts Evacuation Warning for Storm-Impacted Areas
Ahead of another wet winter storm that is expected to bring an additional two to two-and-a-half inches of rain starting tomorrow, the City of San Diego is urging residents to take precautions and prepare for potential flooding in low-lying areas. Tonight, an evacuation warning will be sent via text… Read more about City of San Diego to Issue Evacuation Warning Ahead of New Storm Forecast
This weekend the City of San Diego opened a Local Assistance Center for residents impacted by flooding in the Southeast communities. The center will be located at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center and will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Saturday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 9. Read more about City Secures New Local Assistance Center for Residents Impacted by Storm
With heavy rain causing flooding across the City of San Diego, emergency teams were deployed to areas where residents and property have been impacted and experienced severe flooding.
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department swift water rescue team is responding to multiple locations along the… Read more about San Diego Responds to Flooding and Storm Impacts
Half of home heating fires in the U.S. are reported during the months of December, January and February. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department wants to remind San Diegans that these fires can cause major damage, and they can be avoided. Read more about Prevent Home Fires: Winter Safety Tips
On Oct. 25, 2003, one of the worst fires in California history burned through San Diego County. Sixteen people died, including one firefighter. Many San Diego firefighters remember that incident well. City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell shares his memories of that day and has some… Read more about Fire Chief Colin Stowell Remembers the 2003 Cedar Fire