SAN DIEGO – Multiple states of emergency have been declared in San Diego County after unseasonably heavy rainfall caused flash flooding that inundated roads, homes and buildings and washed away cars and infrastructure across the region.
States of emergencies are declared in anticipation that state and federal government resources and assistance may be necessary due to flood damage from the storm.
Gov. Gavin Newsom also proclaimed a state of emergency in San Diego and Ventura counties on Tuesday to support storm recovery.
“I believe local authorities are inadequate to address the magnitude of the damage caused by these winter storms,” Newsom said.
This means the emergency proclamation includes provisions facilitating unemployment benefits for affected residents and waiving fees to replace records such as driver’s license cards and birth certificates, among other supports.
City and County of San Diego
On Monday afternoon, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria urged residents to avoid flooded areas and avoid unnecessary travel.
“We have activated the City’s Emergency Operations Center, and our emergency services will continue to respond to impacts 24 hours a day,” the mayor said.
People who are homeless or displaced by floods can go to these places.
The Red Cross has established an emergency shelter at Lincoln High School, located at 4777 Imperial Ave., for anyone affected by flooding and storm damage.
The San Diego Humane Society is also at the Lincoln High School shelter to help evacuees with pets.
These are the most devastating images of the destruction caused by Monday’s heavy rain.
living place
A temporary shelter has been established in the Balboa Park Activity Center, due to flooding at several City homeless shelters, including:
The Inclement Weather Shelter Program has been activated. Homeless people can show up directly at the locations to access a bed. For a complete list of locations, visit the website of the Shelter Program for inclement weather.
Late Monday night, San Diego County proclaimed a local emergency on behalf of the Board of Supervisors as they anticipated resources and assistance from the state and federal government due to damage caused by Monday’s flooding.
“County residents are recovering from the severe impacts of this storm. Some areas of the County received several inches of rain in a short period of time, flooding streets, damaging homes and businesses,” said Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas.
City of Coronado
The city of Coronado also declared a state of emergency and activated its Emergency Operations Center. An emergency shelter was also activated at the Community Center at 1845 Strand Way.
The city of Coronado said that because the city’s sewer system has been severely impacted by heavy rains, residents in the County Club area are asked to stop flushing toilets, turning on sinks, showers and faucets for the next 24 hours while city crews work on repairs.
All Coronado residents are also asked to reduce their drain usage to help the sewer system catch up. The city said this does not affect the drinking water supply.
A man on a paddle board on Abbott Street in Ocean Beach, just off Newport Ave. COURTESY: JIM GRANT
How to report damage
Residents and business owners residing in San Diego County can file their damages here.
San Diego residents can report flooding by contacting the City’s dispatch center at 619-527-7500.
Report non-emergency issues including, but not limited to, blocked storm drains, potholes, and broken street lights throughout the Get it Done app.
Contact your property insurance company to report damage to your property and learn how to file a claim before the City for flood damage.
Current road closures
There are still road closures throughout San Diego. These are the following locations:
2024-01-24 04:52:39
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