Preparedness Resources
SDG&E Preparedness Message
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2. Set timers for decorations – Use timers for your holiday lights and decorations so they automatically turn off when it’s light outside. If you don’t have a timer, remember to unplug holiday lights when they’re not in use to prevent them from drawing power continuously.
3. Consider natural decorations – Decorate with natural materials like pinecones, wreaths and branches for a festive and eco-friendly touch that don’t use energy.
4. Cook efficiently – When preparing holiday meals, use energy-efficient cooking appliances like a microwave, slow cooker or convection oven. Match the size of your cookware to the size of the burner.
5. Conserve heat in the kitchen – While cooking, keep lids on pots to retain heat. Also, use the oven light to check on food instead of opening the oven door often.
6. Efficient dishwashing – If you’re hosting a gathering, wait until you have a full load before running the dishwasher. Use the dishwasher’s energy-saving setting if available. You’ll save even more if you run your dishwasher before 4PM or after 9PM when energy costs less.
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Wildfire Preparedness
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Wildfire Action Plan
Download this Ready, Set, Go wildfire action plan to learn more about defensible space, home hardening, and evacuation planning.
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Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
Download this easy to follow guide to learn how hardening your home can prevent ember intrusion and be better protected from wildfire.
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Homeowners Checklist for Fire Safety
Download this checklist to review your property for defensible space and home hardening improvements.
Emergency Planning
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Personal Disaster Plan
Visit County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services to download your Personal Disaster Plan in one of 12 languages.
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Emergency Supply Kit
Download this list of recommended items to start a family emergency supply kit or "stay box" for your home.
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Vehicle Supply Kit
Download this list of recommend items to start your Vehicle Emergency Supply Kit.
Build Your Three-Minute Bag
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Get Your Bag
If you see us out an event, ask us about how to get your own three-minute bag. These bags are just big enough to hold what you need for a fast evacuation.
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Gather Essential Supplies
Download this list of essential supplies to include in your three-minute bag. Think about what you might need to evacuate in the middle of the night with no warning.
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Survival Flash Drive
Gather important documents, scan them, and store them on your survival flash drive. Keep the flash drive in your three-minute bag so you don't lose access to your vital records.
Planning for Pets & Large Animals
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Household Pet Checklist
Download this Household Pet Emergency Preparedness Checklist for tips on how to prepare your pets for an emergency.
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Large Animal Checklist
Download this Large Animal Emergency Preparedness Checklist for tips on how to prepare large animals for an emergency.
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WIldfire Preparedness for Large Animals
Download this packet of resources with information regarding wildfire preparedness and planning for large animals.
Emergency Alert Resources
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Alert San Diego
Register your cell phone with Alert San Diego, the County's reverse 9-1-1 system, to be notified of an emergency near your registered address.
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SD Emergency
Download the SD Emergency App to have easily accessible planning, response, and recovery information at your fingertips.
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Poway City App
The Poway City App plays a critical role in communicating with Poway residents by providing direct links to the latest city updates and key emergency resources.