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Preparing for El Niño: What you need to know
16 minutes Posted Oct 6, 2026 at 11:47 pm.
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As San Diego continues to experience an October heat wave, the region is also preparing for the potential arrival of major storms driven by historically strong El Niño conditions.


On Midday Tuesday, we sit down with emergency officials from the city and county of San Diego to talk about what San Diegans need to know to prepare for stormy weather this winter.


Guests:

  • Ashley Gain, community engagement program manager, County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services
  • Robert Rezende, assistant fire chief, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, City of San Diego's Office of Emergency Services


Resources:

County of San Diego storm preparedness resources

List of San Diego sandbag locations

Get it Done app

211- El Niño winter storm season