Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

Santa Ana Winds Update – December 7, 2017

Posted on: December 8th, 2017

Fires are currently burning to the northeast of Carlsbad, around the area of highway 76 and I-15. To ensure you get accurate, up to date information, we recommend checking official sources (listed below). The city is actively monitoring the fire situation and will provide emergency updates throughout this incident on the Encinitas City Facebook and […]

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Red Flag and High Wind Warning Updates

Posted on: December 7th, 2017

Emergency evacuation gates located at Lone Jack Road and Double LL Ranch Road are now open and will remain open through this wind event. City recreation trails will be closed at Lot 15 off of Lynwood Drive and Indian Head Canyon off of Quail Hollow Dr. from 6 PM Wednesday, December 6 to 6 PM […]

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Heightened Alert – Upcoming Wind Event

Posted on: December 6th, 2017

The National Weather Service briefed our local fire department officials yesterday of the current Red Flag “Wind Event”, here are some notes from the briefing: Not expecting condition to end until Saturday High Wind Warning in effect because of the potential for damaging winds/Red Flag Warning in effect because of unprecedented fire conditions for this time […]

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Shut out Burglars – Five Key Components

Posted on: November 14th, 2017

When applied together, these five items serve to help prevent residential burglaries: 1. Surveillance 2. Lighting 3. Physical Security 4. Evidence of Activity 5. Neighborhood Watch For more information or to schedule a free security consultation contact the North Coastal Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit @ 760-966-3500  

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Are you ready for a disaster?

Posted on: September 7th, 2017

Are you ready for any type of disaster?  Given all of the focus on hurricanes we should not lose sight of earthquakes or fires and being adequately prepared. The Encinitas Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) along with the Encinitas Fire Department are hosting a meeting to help educate residents on preparing for a disaster. Please […]

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Crime Prevention Assistance

Posted on: August 30th, 2017

The North Coastal Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit offers a variety of community services and resources to assist the public. They can teach you how to identify, deter and ultimately prevent criminal activity. North Coastal Crime Prevention Services include: neighborhood watch, residential security assessments and community outreach. Stay tuned as we will be posting updates to […]

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