County, San Diego Foundation launch Flood Response Fund

San Diegans who want to help local victims recover from this week’s severe storm can now make financial donations to a new Flood Response Fund.

The county worked with the San Diego Foundation to set up the online fund. The San Diego Foundation will match donations up to $100,000.

Money from the fund will only be directed to non-profits helping flood victims. The fund is not accepting any non-monetary donations at this time.

Monday’s storm was the fourth wettest day recorded since 1850. The torrential downpours caused millions of dollars of damage, flooded streets and roadways, damaged hundreds...