In Case of a Disaster
After earthquakes, wildfires and other disasters, some businesses and households may be faced with challenges or hardship related to water and food quality, pool sanitation, chemical spills or other emergencies.
- For immediate chemical or environmental emergencies: call 911.
- For specific and topical information, we hope you find the information below helpful in both preparing for an emergency and in response to an emergency.
- For more general information on preparing for and responding to a disaster, see the County's Office of Emergency Services website, ReadySanDiego.
FOOD SAFETY |
- Restaurants and Grocers Reopening After Hurricanes and Flooding | FDA
- Emergency/Disaster Procedures for Food Facilities
- Food Safety During Power Outage | FDA Tips | USDA Tips
- Emergency Shelter & Mass Feeding Center Guidelines
- Fire Recovery for Food Facilities: Damaged Food
- Fire Recovery for Food Facilities: Disposal of Spoiled Food
- Water Outage Guidelines
WATER QUALITY |
- Boil Water Order Information
- Purifying Water
- Private Well Water Quality Sampling Guidance
- Well Water Disinfection
- Well Permit Application
- Septic Systems - What to Do after the Flood | US EPA
- Disinfecting Wells After a Disaster | Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene-related Emergencies & and Outbreaks | Healthy Water | CDC
- Water Well Flooding Resources - Wellowner.org
- What to Do With Your Private Well After a Flood | US EPA
- Inactive Wells – Intent of Use Declaration Form
- Water Well Frequently Asked Questions
- Licensed Well Drillers List
- California ELAP Certified Laboratories
- Swimming Pools Impacted by Smoke and Ash
- Boil Water Order Information (Safe Drinking Water)
- Sewage Impacts to Ocean Water
- Swimming Pools - Power Outages
- Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems - Permit Processing for Fire-Damaged Homes
- Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems - Emergency TOPS for Fire-Damaged Homes
FLOODING RESOURCES |
- Floods | Ready.gov
- Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency | CDC
- Reentering Your Flooded Home | CDC
- Clean Up Safely After A Disaster | CDC
- Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance | US EPA
- Flood Cleanup: Protecting Indoor Air Quality | US EPA
- Mold Removal Guidelines Following A Flood | Spanish
- Mold Cleanup And Remediation Information | CDC
- Mold: Worker and Employee Guide to Hazards and Recommended Controls | US EPA
- Flood Disaster - Hazardous Materials Facilities Following a Flood
- Flood Readiness and Prevention Tips for businesses that store Hazardous Materials or generate Hazardous Wastes
- Hazardous Waste Transporters | DTSC
- Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers | NIOSH | CDC
- Flood Disaster - Food Safety Following a Flood
- Restaurants and Grocers Reopening After Hurricanes and Flooding | FDA
- Flood Disaster - Septic Systems
- Sanitation Guidance For Public Right-Of-Ways After Sewage Contaminated Flow Events
- Septic Systems - What to Do after the Flood | US EPA
- Disinfecting Wells After a Disaster | Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene-related Emergencies & and Outbreaks | Healthy Water | CDC
- What to Do With Your Private Well After a Flood | US EPA
- Water Well Flooding Resources - Wellowner.org
- Recovering Financially After a Flood Booklet | FloodSmart
DISASTER INFORMATION |
- How to report a chemical emergency (First call 911)
- Protecting your family from the health effects of smoke
- How to prepare for emergencies
- Find an Open Shelter (Red Cross)
- Wildfire Smoke - Guidance for Public Health Professionals
- Wildfire Smoke Factsheet - Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke or Ash
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS |
- Flood Readiness and Prevention Tips
- Hazardous Waste Transporters
- Propane Gas Fact Sheet
- Protecting Public Health from Home and Building Fire Ash
- Guidance for Disposal of Hazardous Substances #1
(Handling Ash, Debris and other Hazardous Materials from Burned Structures) - Guía de Emergencia en Incendios Forestales #1: Manejo de Cenizas, Escombros y Otros Materiales Peligrosos de Estructuras Calcinadas
- Guidance for Disposal of Hazardous Materials #2
(Management Options for Expedited Collection of Hazardous Wastes from Burned Areas) - Guía de Emergencia en Incendios Forestales #2: Alternativas de Gestión para una Recolección Agilizada de Residuos Peligrosos de Zonas Calcinadas
- How to dispose of household hazardous waste
- Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
- Lithium-Ion Battery Safety - Wildfires
RECOVERY AND CLEAN UP |
- SDCountyRecovery.com
- Ash Clean Up (CalEPA)
- Deceased Animal Removal
What To Do After A Wildfire (DEHQ) - What To Do After A Wildfire (Red Cross)
EMERGENCY RESOURCES |