City of Del Mar: Winds And Red Flag Warnings In The Forecast

Press release from the City of Del Mar:

Posted on: December 1, 2020

The National Weather Service is warning of potentially-damaging winds and has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of San Diego County from 6 p.m. Dec. 2 through 10 p.m. Dec. 5.

The winds, combined with low relative humidity and dry fuels, present an increased fire risk.

SDG&E has warned 88,700 customers in inland communities that they could lose power.

The fire service reminds residents that one ember is all it takes to start a major fire. Reduce the risk of wildfires by following these guidelines:

• Never mow or trim dry grass during Santa Ana winds or a Red Flag Warning. Mow before 10 a.m. on hot and windy days;

• Never operate lawn mowers in dry vegetation;

• Spark arresters are required on all portable, gasoline-powered equipment;

• Maintain defensible space around structures;

• Focus on the first five feet around structures; removing combustible items such as patio furniture or woodpiles;

• Remove leaves and needles from gutters;

• Screen openings in structures where hot embers can enter;

• Never drive your vehicle or trailer through dry grass when it is hot and windy;

• Have an evacuation plan ready, including your routing; and

• If requested to do so, leave early.

Learn more at www.readysandiego.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Del Mar . The views expressed here are the author’s own.