As storms continue to move through San Diego, students, families and staff are encouraged to utilize the following storm safety tips and resources.
Read the message from Superintendent Lamont Jackson sent to families and staff on Wednesday, Jan 31.
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Recovery Resources
- Call the San Diego Unified Health & Wellness Hotline, 760-334-7878, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to get connected to food, shelter/housing, medical, and/or mental health resources. Or, call 2-1-1, open 24/7.
- The City of San Diego opened a Local Assistance Center at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center, 641 South Boundary St., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 9 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 11.
- Visit the County's Emergency Services recovery webpage for additional resources.
- The San Diego Housing Commission shared a directory of resources and provided common questions and answers about tenants’ rights and responsibilities: English / Spanish
- Students may be experiencing a range of emotions from the impact the recent storm has had on many in our community. Families, teachers and counselors can use the following resources when engaging in conversations with students: Helping Children After a Natural Disaster | Natural Disasters: Brief Facts and Tips
Tips to Prepare for the Storm and Stay Safe
- Monitor the National Weather Service or local media for information about when severe weather will affect your community.
- Flash flooding is possible across the region. The County of San Diego has a list of locations where you can get free sand and bags.
- During the storm, avoid driving unless it is necessary. If you must drive, do not drive through standing water. Don’t drive around barriers and avoid crossing running water in your car or on foot.
- If you see a downed powerline, always assume it is energized, stay away, and do not touch it or any other electrical equipment nearby. Call 911 or San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) at 1-800-411-7343 to report it or other electrical emergencies. If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, leave the area. From a safe location, call 911 or call SDG&E at 1-800-611-7343.
- To receive emergency notifications for this and all disasters, register for alerts at alertsandiego.org and download the SD Emergency mobile app.
How to Help
- Those not impacted by the flooding who want to help their fellow San Diegans recover from the recent storms can donate to a Flood Response Fund set up by the County of San Diego and San Diego Foundation.