It’s always a good time to brush up on emergency resources available to us — as locals — via the city, county, and other public agencies.
Stay safe, SD.
- Alert San Diego | Sign up for this tool to stay informed during local emergencies, including storms; remember to register your cell phone for these notifications, too. Text HELP to 98266 to get safety information sent to your phone, too.
- SD Emergency App | Download the county’s app for your iPhone or Android device; this tool features an early earthquake warning, interactive emergency maps of SD, and ways to help you create an emergency preparedness plan for your family.
- Storm Preparedness | Find free sand bag locations, storm safety tips, and updates during big rain events; report flooding, clogged storm drains, or downed trees and branches at (619) 527-7500.
- Flood Preparedness | Find tips for navigating a flood warning and preparing for a flood.
- Road Closures | During emergencies, this is where the City of San Diego will post its ever-changing list of road closures; check back often.
- San Diego Hazard Dashboard | This interactive tool displays current conditions like wind, temperature, and relative humidity. It tracks natural disasters like potential wildfires, flooding, beach and bay water quality, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
- 211 San Diego | The local nonprofit is available 24/7 as a trusted source for disaster-related resources (and more) across San Diego County.
- Personal Disaster Plan | This printable template from the county’s Office of Emergency Services will help you create a handy checklist of emergency resources.
- Office of Emergency Services | This department offers information on things like cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and more.
- Get It Done App | Use this tool to report potholes, storm water and drain problems, parking issues, concerns with trees and vegetation, and more.
- SDG&E Power Outage Map | If the power goes out in your neighborhood, check this map for outage info and restoration times — or to report an outage; if you see a downed power line, call SDG&E at 1 (800) 411-7343.
- Emergency Shelters | If there’s a disaster, the county will typically set up temporary, overnight sleeping accommodations across several sites.
- San Diego County Office of Education | If there’s an emergency that impacts schools across San Diego County, this office will distribute information.
- American Red Cross: San Diego + Imperial counties | The local Red Cross typically sets up emergency shelters and aids in reunification efforts; if you’re impacted by a local disaster, you can also call (858) 309-1200 to get help.
- Public Safety | Get in touch with the San Diego Police Department, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, or San Diego Lifeguards. Outside the City of San Diego, contact the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
- City Fire Stations List | Find stations across the City of San Diego.
- County Fire Stations List | Find stations across San Diego County, including CAL FIRE stations.
- Wildfire Preparedness | Get ahead of a wildfire with tips from the county.
- CAL FIRE’s Incidents Map | Get information on current wildfires impacting San Diego County.
- MTS Alerts + Detours | This is where the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System posts all service alerts and responses that could impact your commute on the Trolley or bus.
- County of San Diego Animal Services | If you have an animal-related emergency, call the 24/7 emergency line at (619) 236-2341.
- San Diego Humane Society | Animal-related emergency dispatch is available 24/7 by calling (619) 299-7012, option 1 — or via these other lines.
Meanwhile, if you need non-emergency resources as a local (or if you’re new to SD), check out our San Diegan 101 Guide.