As recently as this morning, a Red Flag Warning was in effect throughout San Diego County indicating the possible onset of critical weather and dry conditions that can lead to rapid wildfire activity. Although this Red Flag Warning has now been canceled due to a change in the weather forecast, the Solana Beach Fire Department would like to remind everyone to stay informed, be ready, and, if necessary, go early in case of a wildfire. Here are four quick things to do to prepare for a wildfire: 

  1. Download the SD EMERGENCY: Must-Have Preparedness app. The app contains disaster preparedness information and will keep you informed with emergency updates, interactive emergency maps, and shelter locations. www.readysandiego.org/SDEmergencyApp/
  2. Sign up for alerts with AlertSanDiego. Register your cell phone number, VoIP phone number, or your email address to receive official notifications when there is a risk of an emergency or disaster. Register here: www.readysandiego.org/content/oesready/en-us/alertsandiego.html.
  3. Have a plan ready in case of evacuation for you and your family. If you have large animals, have a plan to get them out early. 
  4. If a wildfire threatens your community, you don’t have to wait for an evacuation order. Leave early. 

For more information on how to prepare for a disaster, visit www.readysandiego.org.