2023 started with heavy rain, although much needed for Southern California, very dangerous for the streets and highways of San Diego.
(NOTICIAS YA).- 2023 started with heavy rain, although much needed for Southern California, very dangerous for the streets and highways of San Diego; causing havoc throughout the region.
Heavy rains this weekend caused flooding throughout the San Diego region, especially in the Kearny Mesa area, where at least 5 people were stranded between Lightwave and Ruffin streets.
One of the drivers escaped through the roof of his car along with his belongings, while authorities and a tow truck arrived to remove the cars trapped in the water.
But flooding wasn’t the only devastation from the storm, high speed and wet asphalt were factors in the record of at least two crashes on Highway 805, near National City. A woman was trapped inside her vehicle after she lost control, collided with a sign and overturned on the highway, although she had no visible injuries, she was taken to hospital.
Another motorist also lost control of his car and crashed into a tree. Both the man and his passenger sustained serious facial injuries and were taken to hospital.
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<p>“Well, I think you shouldn’t leave the house because it’s very dangerous, especially people driving drunk, so it’s preferable to be at home and in these awful rains.” San Diego resident Adriana López commented.</p>
<p>Another way San Diegan residents can prepare for rains and prevent the risk of flooding near their homes and properties is to prepare with sandbags.</p>
<p>With heavy rains expected to arrive in the San Diego region, authorities will provide free sand and bags.</p>
<p>“Every neighborhood in the city of San Diego has a recreation center, you can go with ID to pick up up to 10 empty sandbags.” San Diego city spokesman Scott Robinson said.</p>
<h4><strong>Location of Free Sandbags to Prevent Stormwater Flooding in San Diego:</strong></h4>
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- Chula Vista: Public Works – 1800 Maxwell Road
- Bonita: Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Station: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. Phone: 619-479-2346
- Boulevard: Boulevard Fire Station #47: 40080 Ribbonwood Road, Boulevard, CA 91905. Phone: 619-390-2020
- De Luz: 39431 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Phone: 760-728-2422
- Dulzura: Dulzura Fire Station #30: 17304 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917. Phone: 619-468-3391
- Fallbrook: Pala Mesa Fire Station #4, 4375 Pala Mesa Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Phone: 760-723-2024
- Julian: Julian-Cuyamaca: Fire Station #56, 3407 Hwy 79, Julian, CA 92036,. Phone: 760-765-0510
- Lakeside River Park Conservancy: 12108 Industry Road, Lakeside CA 92040P. Phone: 619-443-4770
- Palomar Mountain: Fire Station #79, 21610 Crestline Road, Palomar Mtn., CA 92060. Phone: 760-742-3701
- Ramona: Ramona Fire Station #82, 3410 Dye Road, Ramona, CA 92065. Phone: 760-789-0107
- Rincon: Rincon Fire Station #70: 16971 Highway 76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061. Phone: 760-742-3243
- Valley Center: Valley Center Fire Station #2, 28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center, CA 92082. Phone: 760-751-7605
- Warner Springs: Sunshine Summit Fire Station #59, 35227 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086. Phone: 760-782-9113
Distribution of scholarships:
- National City: Fire Station #31 – 2333 Euclid Avenue e
- National City: Station #34 – 343 East 16th St
- Alpine: Alpine Fire Station #17 1364 Tavern Road Alpine, CA 91901. Phone: 619-445-2635
- Borrego Springs: Ocotillo Wells Fire Station #54 5841 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Phone: 760-767-7430
- Campo: Campo Fire Station #40 31577 Highway 94, Campo, CA 91906. Phone: 619-478-5516
- Campo: Lake Morena Fire Station #42 29690 Oak Drive, Campo, CA 91906. Phone: 619-478-5960
- Rest: Descanso Fire Station #45 24592 Viejas Grade Road, Descanso, CA 91916. Phone: 619-445-7508
- El Cajon: Harbison Canyon Fire Station #24 551 Harbison Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019. Phone: 619-445-5001
- Escondido: Deer Springs Fire Station #11 8709 Circle R Drive, Escondido, CA 92026. Phone: 760-749-8001
- Escondido: Deer Springs Fire Station #13 10308 Meadow Glen Way East, Escondido, CA 92026. Phone: 760-751-0820
- Escondido: Miller Fire Station #15 9127 W. Lilac Road, Escondido, CA 92025. Phone: 760-728-8532
- Fallbrook: De Luz Fire Station #16 39431 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Phone: 760-728-2422
- Jacumba: Jacumba Fire Station #43 1255 Jacumba St., Jacumba, CA 91934. Phone: 619-766-4535
- Jamul: Deerhorn Fire Station #37 2383 Honeysprings Road, Jamul, CA 91935. Phone: 619-468-3030
- Laguna: Mt. Laguna Fire Station #49 10385 Sunrise Highway, Mt Laguna, CA 91948. Phone: 619-473-8281
- Pine Valley: Pine Valley Fire Station #44 28850 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962. Phone: 619-578-6699
- Ranchita: Ranchita Fire Station #58 37370 Montezuma Valley Road, Ranchita, CA 92066. Phone: 760-782-3467
- San Marcos: Deer Springs Fire Station #12 1321 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. Phone: 760-741-5512
- San Pasqual: San Pasqual Fire Station #84 17701 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025. Phone: 760-480-9924
For more information on how to protect your home during thunderstorms, visit here: https://www.readysandiego.org/inondazioni/
Due to the heavy rains forecast for this Monday night and Tuesday morning, shelters have been set up for the homeless.
Father Joe’s village
- Joan Kroc Center: up to 45 adults and 10 additional beds for families with minor children and/or single women.
- Paul Mirabile Center – up to 40 adults
- Address: 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Admission: 4.00 pm – All night long, subject to availability
- Departure: 5:00
Living water Church of the Nazarene – up to 28 adults
- Admission: 8.00pm – 10.00pm or subject to availability
- Departure: 6.30am
- Address: 1550 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Rescue Mission: Up to 10 Single Women
- Address: 120 Elm Street, San Diego, CA 92101
- Admission: 5.30pm – or until sold out
- Departure: 7:00
