/in Media Coverage, San Diego County/by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Teri Figueroa Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego County wants to buy a second firefighting helicopter equipped for making water drops at night. It has nearly $4 million in hand but needs to find $14 million to pay for it. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted a unanimous 4-0 to pursue funding for the new helicopter, as well as buying […]
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County/by dguillen /CBS 8by Kelly Hessedal Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on Tuesday to approve a proposal to improve the county’s preparedness for wildfires. “It only takes a spark, a downed power line or a stray ember carried by Santa Ana winds or a sudden shift in the weather can turn a quiet afternoon into catastrophe,” said […]
Rain that arrived late Saturday in San Diego County brought with it cautious optimism as officials removed most evacuation orders and warnings in the Border 2 fire area. Cal Fire officials said the Border 2 fire, which began Wednesday, was 6,225 acres in size and 40% contained as of Sunday evening. Officials credited the wet […]
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County/by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Jim Desmond Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority
It only takes one spark. A downed power line, a stray ember carried by the wind or a sudden shift in the weather can turn a quiet afternoon into a disaster. We’ve seen it before. The wildfires of 2003 and 2007 devastated San Diego County, destroying thousands of homes, displacing families and leaving a lasting […]
County Looking to Buy Second Helicopter for Night Missions as It Takes Hard Look at Fire Response
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Teri Figueroa Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego County wants to buy a second firefighting helicopter equipped for making water drops at night. It has nearly $4 million in hand but needs to find $14 million to pay for it. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted a unanimous 4-0 to pursue funding for the new helicopter, as well as buying […]
San Diego Boosts Wildfire Readiness With $15M Helicopter Plan
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /CBS 8by Kelly Hessedal Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on Tuesday to approve a proposal to improve the county’s preparedness for wildfires. “It only takes a spark, a downed power line or a stray ember carried by Santa Ana winds or a sudden shift in the weather can turn a quiet afternoon into catastrophe,” said […]
Most Evacuation Orders Removed in Border 2 Fire Area Amid Rainy Conditions
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Alex Riggins and Christian MartinezRain that arrived late Saturday in San Diego County brought with it cautious optimism as officials removed most evacuation orders and warnings in the Border 2 fire area. Cal Fire officials said the Border 2 fire, which began Wednesday, was 6,225 acres in size and 40% contained as of Sunday evening. Officials credited the wet […]
Opinion: County Must Improve Wildfire Prep to Avoid Catastrophe
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Jim Desmond Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
It only takes one spark. A downed power line, a stray ember carried by the wind or a sudden shift in the weather can turn a quiet afternoon into a disaster. We’ve seen it before. The wildfires of 2003 and 2007 devastated San Diego County, destroying thousands of homes, displacing families and leaving a lasting […]