ReadySanDiego

05/14/2026

The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services will be present at this event! We hope to see you there!

Join CAL FIRE/San Diego Fire for a family-friendly open house at the Pine Valley Station #44 on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be fire extinguisher training, tours, games and prizes and CPR training.

Come meet your First Responders! 28850 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley

05/14/2026

Thank you to the Red Cross for hosting our team today! Our new Emergency Services Coordinators and GIS Coordinator loved touring the facility and learning about the amazing resources and capabilities you offer. We’re grateful for this partnership and the work you do every day.

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued Today for San Diego County Deserts

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for temperatures 104 to 109 degrees possible in the San Diego County Deserts, beginning at 10:00 a.m. today.

05/06/2026

Welcome to Weather Wednesdays from Alert San Diego! This week, we’re highlighting Fire Weather for Wildfire Preparedness Week. Test your knowledge of fire weather conditions, Red Flag Warnings, and simple safety steps. Stay prepared, San Diego.

05/02/2026

A full-scale exercise simulates a real event as closely as possible—think of it as practice in action.

SDSU students put their skills to the test during a Rose Canyon Fault earthquake simulation, working through realistic scenarios, coordinating response efforts, and building the confidence needed to act when it matters most.

05/01/2026

As we wrap up the month, we’re sending a HUGE shoutout to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) volunteers!

CERT empowers our communities through hands‑on emergency preparedness training and steps in to support residents during major incidents.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office ACS volunteers—featured in photos from our recent full‑scale exercise—provide critical communications that keep our County safe, connected, and ready during emergencies.

We’re celebrating all of you this National Volunteer Month!

04/24/2026

Our team is growing!

Over the last few months, our office has expanded, and we’re excited to welcome our new team members!

• Daryl Arbuthnott, Director, Office of Emergency Services
• Kiley Asher-Fitzgerald, Group Program Manager, Planning and Recovery
• Ashley Gain, Group Program Manager, Outreach & Engagement
• Sean Barron, Geographic Information Systems Coordinator
• Nick Flores, Emergency Services Coordinator
• Emily Favorite, Emergency Services Coordinator
• Carina Martinez, Emergency Services Coordinator

We’re grateful for the skills, passion, and fresh perspectives they bring to our mission.

Welcome to the team!