Give the gift of preparedness for the holidays - Complete a family disaster plan

Looking for a different type of holiday gift? Give the gift of disaster preparedness. The County Office of Emergency Services urges all residents of San Diego to think about disaster preparedness this holiday season by assembling and donating a disaster supply kit to a family member or neighbor.

According to a recent survey conducted by The Ad Council, 91 percent of Americans agree that a little preparation can help protect their families in the event of an emergency. However, only 55 percent had taken at least three steps recommended by the US Department of Homeland Security’s “Ready Campaign...