Date:
September 15, 2026 20
To: Board of Supervisors
Title
Receive a Presentation on the County of San Diego’s El Niño and Severe Weather Preparedness and Take Actions to Strengthen Community Preparedness (Districts: All)
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Weather forecasts predict the strong likelihood of a historic El Niño event this fall and winter with the potential of significant impacts across California. For the San Diego County region this may include heavier than normal rainfall, heightened flood risk, coastal impacts, and increased strain on infrastructure. The emerging weather patterns serve as a reminder of the unpredictability of climate-driven events and the importance of proactive, coordinated measures to safeguard residents and our region. The County of San Diego (County) is working across the enterprise and in collaboration with regional partners to ensure collective readiness.
Today’s actions request the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to receive a presentation that will provide an overview of the anticipated impacts from El Niño-related weather, actions being taken by County departments to prepare for and respond to these impacts and information for residents on how they can prepare. In addition, today’s actions direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a Severe Weather Community Preparedness Resource Hub and engagement strategy to provide a centralized space for residents to learn about, find resources, and prepare for severe weather events.
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Recommendations by Chief Administrative Officer:
1) Receive a presentation on the County of San Diego’s El Niño and severe weather preparedness efforts.
2) Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop an enterprise-wide Severe Weather Community Preparedness Resource Hub and engagement strategy that strengthens access to preparedness resources, leverages community-based organizations and trusted messengers, addresses access and functional needs and other barriers, and incorporates...
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