Oceanside California Surrounded by Fire

Residents are asked to please refrain from using cell phones unless they have an actual emergency.

Oceanside firefighters Courtesy: cms.firehouse.com

(OCEANSIDE, Calif.) - The City is asking residents to conserve water at this time due to the increasing water supply needs created by the San Diego County fires. Although Oceanside currently has an adequate water supply, conservation by everyone is requested and appreciated.

All residents are asked to please stay off major roadways if at all possible, stay home, stay indoors, avoid cell phone usage and use of 911 unless you have a true emergency.

Due to the fire situation, it is advisable that all residents, especially sensitive populations such as young children, the elderly and those with lung or heart conditions, eliminate or reduce outdoor activities and exposure to smoky conditions.

These individuals should monitor changing smoke levels and air quality conditions on a regular basis. Patients on medications relating to asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other lung or heart diseases are advised to use their medication as prescribed, and try to have at least a five day supply of medication on hand.

For more information about strategies to reduce exposure to smoke, please visit the following website: airquality.org/smokeimpact/

Current Air Quality Information

The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) in San Diego County monitors air quality conditions on a regular basis. For up-to-date information, please visit the following website: sdapcd.org/index.html.

The Oceanside Unified School District closed all Oceanside schools today. For additional information on school closures you can call (760) 966-4010.

In response to the large numbers of evacuees throughout the county El Camino High School in Oceanside has opened its doors as a temporary shelter and can hold up to 200 people.

If you have animals and have fled your residence, El Camino High School is accepting both small and large animals for sheltering purposes. Space is limited. El Camino High School is located at 400 Rancho del Oro Drive in Oceanside. For information, contact the Oceanside Unified School District at 760 966-4010.

Another shelter that is open is at the New Song Church, located at 3985 Mission Ave. in Oceanside and Walker Chapel Church located 1415 Laurel in Oceanside have opened up their facilities as temporary shelter. New Song can be reached at 760-560-5000 and Walker Chapel can be reached at 760-757-6633.

Mira Costa College has also also set up a shelter for individuals who have been displaced from the fires throughout the county. Mira Costa is located at 1 Barnard in Oceanside. Please call 760 427-7678.

For additional information you can visit the San Diego County Emergency Home Page at sdcounty.ca.gov/dmpr/emer You can also visit the Red Cross at redcross.org

For residents who would like to donate in-kind or monetary contributions to assist Fire victims, please contact the American Red Cross at 858 309 1273.

All Respiratory Oxygen Patients are advised to take their Breathing Equipment and Medications with them if they need to leave their homes.
Source: City of Oceanside