Press Releases

Today, the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services (OES) launched the Know Your Zone public awareness campaign to help residents understand their evacuation zones and prepare for potential emergencies particularly flooding associated with El Niño.

Today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month, recognizing the importance of preparing for emergencies and the work being done across the county to help communities be ready.

s recovery efforts continue following the Promontory/Medline Fire, community members are urged to take precautions when cleaning ash and fire debris. The fire created a debris field covering approximately six (6) square miles. Ash from burned structures may contain hazardous materials, including chemicals, metals, and fine particulate matter that can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.

San Joaquin County officials are urging residents to take precautions as the fire at the Medline Industries facility continues to burn, generating significant amounts of black smoke that may affect nearby communities.

Over the last six months, the Office of Emergency Services established a core planning team with the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority, CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit, and key local partners to strengthen a comprehensive assessment of wildfire mitigation needs across San Joaquin County. This team will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).