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Disaster Services Resources

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A note on resource availability: More services and support come online as soon as a disaster is officially declared, when local and national partners activate their emergency programs. If you’re visiting this page before or between disasters, you may see fewer active listings below — that’s expected, and it doesn’t mean help won’t be there when you need it. Call 2-1-1 anytime for the most current options.

Disaster Preparedness

Equipment supplies, hazard-specific safety guides, community response planning, and volunteer training.

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Category
Description
Access
Disaster Management Organizations
City Offices of Emergency Services
City offices that plan for, respond to, and help the community recover from emergencies.
County Offices of Emergency Services
County offices that plan for, respond to, and help the community recover from emergencies.
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Groups that help people affected by fires, natural disasters, or military conflicts by providing food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Offices
Federal offices that help fund, plan, and coordinate disaster response and recovery.
Alerts
Mass Emergency Notification Systems
Systems that call, text, or message people in an area to warn them about an emergency.
Disaster Preparedness Information
Drought Preparedness Information
Education and tips on how to handle water shortages during dry periods.
Earthquake Preparedness Information
Guidance on how to stay safe and protect property before and during an earthquake.
Extreme Heat Preparedness Information
Advice on how to stay safe and healthy during dangerously hot weather.
Flood Preparedness Information
Safety tips and planning guides for dealing with rising floodwaters.
Wildland Fire Preparedness Information
Advice on how to protect homes and property from wildfires before they start.
Fire Prevention Information
Tips and programs that help protect homes and businesses from fire.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
Free training that teaches everyday people basic skills to help their community during a disaster.
Supplies
Disaster Kits (No Services Yet)
Ready-made kits with food, water, and first aid supplies for after a disaster.
Insurance
National Flood Insurance Program
A federal program that lets people buy insurance for flood damage to their home.

Active Disaster

Warnings, evacuation information, and animal evacuation help during an ongoing disaster.

Category
Description
Access
Disaster Warnings
Earthquake Advisories
Alerts about the risk of an earthquake, or updates after one happens, including damage and aftershock warnings.
Evacuation Information
Official evacuation orders, routes, and pickup sites, plus updates on when it’s safe to return home.
Fire Advisories
Updates on nearby wildfires, including location, size, and safety instructions.
Extreme Heat Advisories/Warnings
Alerts about dangerously hot weather and how to stay safe.
Flood Advisories
Alerts about rising water, flash floods, or dams and levees at risk of failing.
General Disaster Information
General updates about what happened, when, and how to find loved ones, get supplies, or donate to relief efforts.
Disaster Response Services
Evacuation Centers (Inactive)
Gathering points where people can go before being moved somewhere safer during an emergency.
Evacuation Transportation (Inactive)
Rides for people who need to leave quickly because of a disaster.
Animal Evacuation
Disaster Related Animal Rescue
Help rescuing pets and animals caught in a fire, flood, or other emergency.
Disaster Related Livestock Evacuation and Sheltering Assistance
Help moving and sheltering livestock, like horses and cattle, during an emergency.
Supplies
Sandbags/Water Diversion Systems
Sandbags and tools used to block or redirect floodwater away from buildings.

Disaster Response

Food, shelter, mental health support, financial assistance, and cleanup help during recovery.

Category
Description
Access
Food
Mass Feeding Services
Meals served at a central location for people who can’t get food any other way after a disaster.
Clothing
Disaster Related Clothing/Emergency Supplies (Mostly Inactive)
Free clothes and essential survival items given to people who lost their belongings in a disaster.
Transportation
Temporary Post Disaster Transportation (Inactive)
Free or emergency rides for people displaced or stranded by a disaster.
Shelter
Disaster Related Shelter Services
Emergency shelter for people who have nowhere to stay after a fire, flood, earthquake, or other large-scale disaster.
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Air-conditioned places people can go to cool down during dangerously hot weather.
Inclement Weather/Motel Vouchers
Overnight shelter or motel vouchers for people at risk during extreme heat, cold, or a power outage.
Mental Health Services
Post Disaster Crisis Counseling (Inactive)
Short-term emotional support to help people cope after a disaster.
Disaster Related Loans, Grants, and Claims Information
Disaster Claims Information (Inactive)
Guidance on how to file insurance or government claims to get money for disaster damages.
Business Disaster Loans (Mostly Inactive)
Low-interest loans to help businesses repair disaster damage.
Personal Disaster Loans (Inactive)
Low-interest loans to help individuals and families repair disaster damage to their home or property.
Disaster Related Case Management (Inactive)
One-on-one guides who help disaster survivors navigate recovery programs and long-term aid.
Disaster Related Cash Grants (Inactive)
Cash grants to help cover housing, medical, and other costs after a disaster.
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services (Inactive)
Free legal help with insurance claims, landlord issues, and other disaster-related legal problems.
Disaster Related Fraud Reporting
A hotline to report price gouging, fake contractors, and other scams targeting disaster survivors.
Disaster Related Cleanup and Repair
Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines (Inactive)
Dedicated phone lines and local offices where survivors can ask questions and request recovery help.
Post Disaster Cleanup Crews (Mostly Inactive)
Volunteer crews that help clear debris and damaged items after a disaster.
Post Disaster Cleanup Information
Tips for safely cleaning up a home or business after a disaster.
Disaster Specific Home Repair
Help repairing a home damaged in a disaster, including materials and volunteer labor.
Disaster Specific Rent Assistance (No Services)
Help paying for temporary housing, like a hotel or rental, after a disaster makes a home unlivable.

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City / Community
Zip Codes — Click To Search
Incorporated Cities (18 — click to expand)
Carlsbad
92008 Village / South Carlsbad92010 Central Carlsbad
Chula Vista
91910 Central / Downtown91913 Eastlake / Otay Ranch
Coronado
92118 Coronado
Del Mar
92014 Del Mar
El Cajon
92020 Central El Cajon92021 East El Cajon / Crest
Encinitas
92024 Encinitas / Leucadia92007 Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Escondido
92025 Central / East Escondido92027 East Escondido / San Pasqual
Imperial Beach
91932 Imperial Beach
La Mesa
91942 Central La Mesa91941 Grossmont / Mount Helix
Lemon Grove
91945 Lemon Grove
National City
91950 National City
Oceanside
92054 South Oceanside / Harbor92057 North Oceanside
Poway
92064 Poway
San Diego
92109 Pacific Beach92117 Clairemont92111 North Clairemont92105 City Heights92102 Golden Hill92113 Southcrest92114 Skyline / Encanto92120 Allied Gardens92129 Rancho Peñasquitos92131 Scripps Ranch92154 San Ysidro / Otay Mesa
San Marcos
92069 North San Marcos92078 South San Marcos
Santee
92071 Santee
Solana Beach
92075 Solana Beach
Vista
92084 North Vista92081 South Vista
Unincorporated & Rural Communities (26 — click to expand)
Alpine
91901 Alpine
Bonita
91902 Bonita
Bonsall
92003 Bonsall
Borrego Springs
92004 Borrego Springs
Boulevard
91905 Boulevard
Campo
91906 Campo
Descanso
91916 Descanso
Dulzura
91917 Dulzura
Fallbrook
92028 Fallbrook
Guatay
91931 Guatay
Harbison Canyon
92019 Harbison Canyon
Jacumba Hot Springs
91934 Jacumba Hot Springs
Jamul
91935 Jamul
Julian
92036 Julian
Lakeside
92040 Lakeside
Pala
92059 Pala
Palomar Mountain
92060 Palomar Mountain
Pine Valley
91962 Pine Valley
Potrero
91963 Potrero
Ramona
92065 Ramona
Ranchita
92066 Ranchita
Rancho Santa Fe
92067 Rancho Santa Fe
Santa Ysabel
92070 Santa Ysabel
Spring Valley
91977 Spring Valley91978 Spring Valley (East)
Valley Center
92082 Valley Center
Warner Springs
92086 Warner Springs

This list is a starting point — not every unincorporated community in the county is listed individually. If yours isn’t here, use the ZIP code you know and the search will still find the nearest available site.

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