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EMERGENCY CENTER
In Case of Emergency — Call 911 Immediately
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  • Medical emergencies, evacuation, fire threats
  • If you're trapped, injured, or need urgent rescue
  • For snake bites, scorpion stings, or signs of anaphylaxis
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Your safety matters. Don’t wait—call 911.

The Warner Springs Community Center proudly serves as a designated Emergency Center during SDG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and, when needed, during fire evacuation orders.
 

During PSPS events in our area, the Center remains operational thanks to an emergency generator that powers:​

  • Charging stations for electronic devices

  • Access to well water

  • Air conditioning

  • Internet connectivity


​SDG&E often provides additional support, including snacks, ice, and water for livestock, to help meet community needs.

For the most current updates during a PSPS or wildfire event, we recommend:

 

We’ll post timely updates as information becomes available. Your safety and comfort are our priority—thank you for trusting us as a resource in times of need.

 

Download: What To Pack In Case of an Emergency

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FIRE

LOCAL FIRE STATION:
Sunshine Summit Volunteer Fire Dept. Station 59
35227 CA-79, Warner Springs, CA
760-782-4200
They provide fire protection and emergency medical services.

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Evacuation Alerts & Resources:

  • Visit Alert San Diego incident page for evacuation orders, shelter locations, and real-time updates.​

  • You can also open the WatchDuty app on your phone or computer. It’s the best way to get reliable information quickly.

  • Other useful links: CAL Fire Incidents

Temporary Evacuation Point:

  • ​Warner Springs Community Resource Center
    30950 Highway 79, WS

WILD ANIMALS | VENOMOUS BITE

Call 911—especially for snake bites, scorpion stings, or signs of anaphylaxis.

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Urgent Medical Care:

Non-Emergency Wildlife Concerns:

  • Contact Critter Control for safe wildlife removal or snake identification.

Injured or Orphaned Wildlife:

  • Reach out to a licensed rehabilitator via Wildlife Care Association for guidance.
    They're open daily, 8 AM – 6 PM.

  • Remember to always wear gloves and avoid feeding or handling wild animals directly.

FLOOD

EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICE:

San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES)

858-565-3490
They coordinate local disaster response and can guide you to shelters, resources, and updates.

 

Disaster Prep & Resources:

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EARTHQUAKE

Preparedness & Alerts:
Download the MyShake App or enable Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your phone for early warnings.
 

Resources:

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PFAS in Warner Springs’ Remote Training Site is doing a sampling. Please check the map to see if you are eligible for the water test (January 2025).

 

www.navfac.navy.mil/WarnerSpringsPFAS

 

Kevin Dixon Public Affairs Officer at Coronado Naval Base 619-545-8136 kevin.b.dixon.civ@us.navy.mil

www.navfac.navy.mil/WarnerSpringsPFAS

 

CA Regional Water Quality Control Board

chehreh.Komeylyan@waterboards.ca.gov. 619-521-3366

                                                                                

Sean McClain, PG  Senior Engineering   Sean.McClain@waterboards.ca.gov

  619-521-3374

 

CALEPA

Chris Banks Senior Toxicologist christopher.Banks@oehha.ca.gov

916-322-8516

 

SD County Dept. Public Health Environmental Health Specialist

Jamelle Mc Cullough,  

jamelle.McCullough@sdcounty.ca.gov

858-505-6843

 

 

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Water Purity

GSOB in Oak Trees

UC wildlife biologist Dr. Tom Scott, arborist Bret Hutchinson, USFS Regional Entomologist Stacy Hishinuma  Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB), have done many talks about this invasive pest harming our oak trees. There is an Oak Grove GSOB Project.

UC Riverside Link for information.  https://cisr.ucr.edu/invasive-species/goldspotted-oak-borer

 

Glad your friend got something from the Zoom event. We’re happy with how it went. There were about 80 people on the call who got some good GSOB info. We’ll put the recording up on the RCD YouTube channel for folks who missed it.

 

For folks who have GSOB questions, please share this link to the instructional video:

Fighting the Goldspotted Oak Borer video

 

Also, www.gosb.org is another resource.

 

Here is contact info for our presenters if they have further questions:

Dr. Stacy Hishinuma - FS, CA stacy.hishinuma@usda.gov;

Arborist Bret Hutchinson hutchins.b@sbcglobal.net;

Dr. Tom Scott thomas.scott@ucr.edu

211

https://211ca.org/

Get help with food, housing and essential service.  You can also dial 211 on your telephone.

https://www.211.org/.   Connected with the United Way and has help with caregivers, and disaster recovery.

(800) 227-0997

Alert San Diego 

Emergencies in Warner Springs 

Emergency in Warner Springs

911.  
 

Non-emergency Sheriff in Ranchita is 760-782-3353

Phone: 858-974-2222

Non-emergency: 858-868-3200

https://www.sdsheriff.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/36/61

 

 

 

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Fire Info 

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https://app.watchduty.org/

Load this on your phone or computer for the best info on fires.

 

CAL Fire Incidents

https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents

NFS (the green trucks) National Forest Service across from the Community Center in

Oak Grove. 

 

Hot Shots base. https://www.fs.usda.gov/

Forest service and US Dept of Agriculture. 

Phone: 800-832-1355 Washington DC

 

 

CALFire

31049 Hwy 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086

This is the station across from the Community Center and next door to the School. 760-782-3560

 

San Diego County Fire Station Station #59 in Sunshine Summit

35227 Highway 79, Warner Springs.

760-782-9113

 

Stone Ridge – Warner Springs Estates Fire Safe Council — Local wildfire preparedness and community safety advocacy (contact ~ (760) 782-9015).

 

California Highway Patrol (Traffic Crashes, Roads)

  • CHP (El Cajon Office / Dispatch): (619) 401-2000 

Atomic Radiological Emergency 

IMMEDIATE ACTION

Get inside immediately   Use the center or basement of a solid building. Stay away from windows and outside walls.   Turn off fans/AC that pull in outside air.

 

 IF YOU WERE OUTSIDE

Remove outer clothing (bag and isolate)  Shower with soap + water.  No conditioner as it binds to radiation. Put on clean clothes.

 

STAY INDOORS

Remain sheltered 24–48 hours or until authorities say otherwise.

FOOD & WATER

Use sealed food & bottled/stored water. Avoid fresh produce, rainwater, wells, and open feed.

 

 POTASSIUM IODIDE (KI)

Take only if instructed by public health officials. Protects thyroid only — not full radiation protection.

 

OFFICIAL HELP

Emergency: 911. Poison Control (Radiation guidance): 1-800-222-1222San Diego County Public Health: (619) 229-5400

 

REMEMBER

Shelter first — do not evacuate unless told. Fallout, not blast, is the main risk. Walls and time reduce exposure.

Water Emergencies

Vista Irrigation District  VID

https://www.vidwater.org/.  760-597-3100

 

Alternatively 

 

https://www.ready.gov/floods

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Alertsandiego.org

Ticks

Watch Duty 

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Watchduty.org 

Behavioral Health Services 

Tick Removal (Important!)

 Use fine-tipped tweezers
Pull straight out — slow and steady
Do not twist, burn, or use oils
Clean area with soap & water or alcohol

Save the tick in a bag or jar if symptoms develop.

When to Seek Medical Care

  • Fever, headache, fatigue, joint pain

  • Expanding bullseye-shaped rash

  • Symptoms within 3–30 days after bite

Helpful Contacts

  • Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (also handles tick exposure questions)

  • Primary Care / Urgent Care

  • San Diego County Public Health (tick-borne illness info & reporting)

Prevention Tips

  • Light-colored clothing (easier to see ticks)

  • Tuck pants into socks

  • Check body, scalp, and pets after being outdoors

  • Shower within 2 hours of hiking

988 0r 1 (888) 724-7240

CDPH.ca.gov

Gun Regulations 

In general, if state and federal laws permit the carrying of guns, you are allowed to do

so on National Forest System lands. Both state and federal laws apply on National

Forest System lands, so you need to check on the state laws and county ordinances

which may apply to the area you will be visiting. You also need to follow any general

federal laws and regulations about weapons (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and

Explosives, (https://www.atf.gov/).

Before you visit, contact the local Forest Service district or forest office, as they are

more aware of local ranges, local orders and restrictions, issues and special conditions

that may affect you. More general information can be found below.

• Hunting

• Shooting• Know Before You Go

• Responsible Recreation

Emergency Resource Directory

Click to download the file: WARNER SPRINGS RESOURCE DIRECTORY

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