Prepare for Emergencies

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Use your family preparedness plan.
• Stay informed.
• If an evacuation is ordered, follow the instructions of local officials regarding evacuation routes and the location of shelters.
• If shelter-in-place is recommended, local officials will provide instructions on necessary action. 
• Do not leave your sheltered location or return to the evacuated area until it is deemed safe to do so by local officials. 

Know where to get official information

• City website
• San Marcos Fire Department
• San Diego County Sheriff
• Alert San Diego
• SDGE
• Genasys Protect
• 2-1-1 

Advisory

Residents should be prepared to evacuate at any time. It's a first level of warning, encouraging residents to monitor local news, gather supplies, and prepare for potential evacuation.

Evacuation WARNING

Indicates a potential threat to life and property, suggest that an evacuation order may be issued if conditions worsen.

Evacuation ORDER

Directive issued by authorities to immediately leave a specific area due to an immediate threat, such as a wildfire or other disaster. People in the designated area should evacuate immediately and without delay to ensure their safety.

Shelter in place

Take refuge in a designated safe location within a building during an emergency, instead of evacuating the area.