Be Red Cross ready to evacuate

SAN DIEGO – Since fire season is all year round; any time is a good time to prepare evacuation plans. Prepare San Diego is a regional resiliency initiative driven by the Red Cross to help prepare the San Diego region for human emergencies and disasters.

In addition to the general preparedness recommendations listed below, here are a few helpful tips that make it easier to evacuate when needed.

For residents with pets that might need urgent evacuation, confine all pets to one room so they can be quickly and easily picked up to go. - Back the car into the driveway for a safer and more efficient...