Resources to use in case of natural disasters in San Diego County
Apr 14, 2025
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- California is prone to earthquakes, and officials warn residents to be prepared in case a major seismic event does occur.
Earthquakes can happen anywhere at any time. The following are some resources and contacts gathered from federal, state and local agencies in case of
a natural disaster or emergency.
Federal
U.S. Geological Survey realtime earthquake notifications
Did You Feel It? Report an earthquake to USGS
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Contacts by tribe
How to prepare financially
View earthquake hazard maps
Ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts are being delivered
State
Download the MyShake app on Google Play and the Apple App Store
Get earthquake alerts on Android devices in California
California Department of Insurance
California Earthquake Authority
California Seismic Safety Commission
Local
ALERT San Diego
Sign up for emergency alerts
Download the ShakeReadySD mobile app
See the latest emergencies
View San Diego County's emergency map
Emergency Response/Law Enforcement/Transportation
California Highway Patrol
Cal Fire
Caltrans
Carlsbad Police Department
City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Dispatch
Chula Vista Police Department
Coronado Police Department
El Cajon Police Department
Escondido Police Department
La Mesa Police Department
National City Police Department
Oceanside Police Department
San Diego Police Department
San Diego County Sheriff's Office
All other fire departments in San Diego County
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