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Flood Resources
The City of San Diego has set up a Local Assistance Center at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center for residents impacted by the recent storms. Click here for a full list of available services in English and here for the Spanish translation.
In response to a record amount of rainfall and flooding on Monday, Jan. 22, Mayor Todd Gloria has declared a local emergency.
Sign Up for AlertSanDiego:
Text HELP to 98266 to get safety information delivered directly to your phone.
Prepare Your Home:
Flash floods can occur within minutes.
If you have access to sandbags or other materials, use them to protect your home from flood waters if you have sufficient time to do so.
Prepare Your Family/Pets:
You may be evacuated, so pack in advance.
Don't wait until the last moment to gather the essentials for yourself, your family and/or your pets.
Assemble an Emergency Kit:
It is good practice to have enough food, water and medicine on hand at all times to last you at least 3 days in the case of an emergency.
Charge Your Essential Electronics:
Make sure your cell phone and portable radios are all charged in case you lose power or need to evacuate.
Also, make sure you have back-up batteries on hand.
If You Feel Unsafe:
Evacuate early - you do not need to wait for an evacuation warning or order to leave.
Full-service Temporary Shelter (meals, showers, beds, pets allowed):
Balboa Park Municipal Gymnasium, 2111 Pan American Plaza.
The United Taxi Workers San Diego is helping impacted residents get to the temporary shelter at no charge. To schedule a ride, call 619-280-4444 or download the Ride United (Passenger) application on your mobile phone. Residents seeking services should provide their pick-up location address and select "Balboa Park Municipal Gym" or "Mountain View Community Recreation Center" as their drop-off location.
Community Dumpsters:
City dumpsters temporarily placed in the community this week will be removed in the evenings and returned in the mornings.
As a reminder, household hazardous waste is not accepted at these dumpster locations or in these dumpsters.
Call 858-694-7000 or use the Get It Done app to schedule a drop-off appointment with the Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility. To get rid of bulky items, use the Get It Done app. Check the Environmental Services Department web page for more information on household hazardous waste