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East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts
February 1, 2024 (San Diego) –Mayor Todd Gloria has issued a voluntary evacuation warning for people living in low-lying areas of the city ahead of the new storm moving into the area. The warning was texted to residents in theflood plain areas in Southcrest, Mountain View, Encanto, San Ysidro, Sorrento Valley and Mission Valley.
If the voluntary warning becomes an order, San Diego Police will go door to door to inform residents.
A shelter has been set up at the municipal gym in Balboa Park. Anyone in the evacuation warning areas who needs a free ride to the shelter can call (619)280-4444 under an agreement between the city and the Ride United app.
The Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties is continuing to provide shelter for people displaced from their homes at the Lincoln High School Gymnasium located at 4777 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92133. The Red Cross San Diego phone number is 858-309-1200.
Many roads in the city are closed due to potential flooding today. For a current list, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/storm/road-closures.
The Jackie Robinson YMCA, located at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102, is providing residents with free showers, mental health services and other resources.
Officials are urging residents to gather any documents and belongings they still have after last week's flooding and to make sure they have a plan for their families and pets if major flooding occurs, the mayor said.
Two additional swift water rescue teams funded by the California Office of Emergency Services that will be dedicated to Southcrest/Southeast San Diego areas will be brought in.
Here are more tips from the County:
- Monitor the weather and news to stay informed of the latest developments
- Register your cell phone here to receive alerts and updates on storm conditions
- Evacuate immediately if told to evacuate or if you feel unsafe. Groups should discuss where to reunite if separated since phone service might not be reliable. If evacuated, disconnect all electrical appliances, turn off electricity at the panel, gas service at the meter and water at the main valve
- Get to the highest level of a building if trapped. Get on the roof only if necessary and, once there, signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater.
- Avoid walking, swimming or driving through flood waters
- Make plans for different times of the day to account for when family members are at work, school or other obligations
- Contact your healthcare provider if you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911
- Microchip pets and have an evacuation plan for your animals. Do not not leave any pets chained up outside in the storm.
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