The National Weather Service has issued warnings for southern California for Monday, September 28, 2020, that include the San Diego area. A Red Flag Warning is now in effect on Monday for the San Bernardino, Riverside, and the San Diego County Mountains and Valleys. A Heat Advisory is now in effect for Tuesday for inland Orange County, the Inland Empire, and inland San Diego County.
Keep yourself and your family safe during a Red Flag Warning:
- Bring flammable objects indoors (furniture, door mats, trash cans …)
- Have emergency kit ready to go. Consider packing it into car.
- Keep gas tank at least half full. Back your car into the driveway.
- Avoid the use of equipment that may generate sparks.
- Keep phone charged and stay up to date with official sources on social media.
Keep yourself and your family safe during a Heat Advisory:
- Never leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles. Look before you lock.
- Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol and caffeine, but drink extra water.
- Keeps pets indoors or provide plenty of shade and water.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose clothing.
More details from the National Weather Service San Diego Office at https://www.weather.gov/sgx/
Get the SD Emergency App for provides real-time updates as well as preparedness information at https://www.readysandiego.org/SDEmergencyApp/
Find more resources from SD Fire Rescue and the Fire Safe Council at https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/sdfd/
