Monday, September 28: Waking up to a Heat Advisory and Red Flag Warning; Stay Safe University City

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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for southern California for Monday, September 28, 2020, that include the San Diego area. A Red Flag Warning is now in effect on Monday for the San Bernardino, Riverside, and the San Diego County Mountains and Valleys. A Heat Advisory is now in effect for Tuesday for inland Orange County, the Inland Empire, and inland San Diego County.

Keep yourself and your family safe during a Red Flag Warning:

  • Bring flammable objects indoors (furniture, door mats, trash cans …)
  • Have emergency kit ready to go. Consider packing it into car.
  • Keep gas tank at least half full. Back your car into the driveway.
  • Avoid the use of equipment that may generate sparks.
  • Keep phone charged and stay up to date with official sources on social media.

Keep yourself and your family safe during a Heat Advisory:

  • Never leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles. Look before you lock.
  • Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and caffeine, but drink extra water.
  • Keeps pets indoors or provide plenty of shade and water.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose clothing.

More details from the National Weather Service San Diego Office at https://www.weather.gov/sgx/

Get the SD Emergency App for provides real-time updates as well as preparedness information at https://www.readysandiego.org/SDEmergencyApp/

Find more resources from SD Fire Rescue and the Fire Safe Council at https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/sdfd/

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