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East County News Service
January 8, 2018 (Ramona) -- With the expected arrival of the strongest storm to hit the region since last winter’s record breaking rainfall, County Fire and CAL FIRE San Diego are taking steps to ensure that they are prepared for any weather-related incidents this week.
County officials expect the heaviest rain to arrive early Tuesday and anticipate it impacting the morning commute. As a result, San Diego County Fire will be activating a swift water rescue team which will be prepositioned in the Ramona area that will be available for immediate response to any portion of the county should the need arise. In addition to the swift water rescue team,CAL FIRE San Diego will have hand crews available for flood fighting operations.
San Diego County Fire and CAL FIRE San Diego would like to remind the public to avoid all flooded roads by identifying alternate routes of travel around low lying, flood prone areas prior to their need.
Residents can find information on how to prepare for the effects of flooding and floodwaters at http://www.readysandiego.org/flooding/.
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