SANTA ANA WINDS MAY BE BACK SOON

The following advisory was sent Friday by George Lucia, Valley Center Fire Marshal and Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Chief

New weather watch - we are still in Santa Ana and Fire Season.

The Weather Service is watching a wind event predicted for next week.

Palomar Mountain residents and anyone in a high wildland area needs to continue to be on guard and take measures to prevent and limit wildfire.

The recent Santa Ana wind event did blow much debris (combustible) around our properties.
Everyone needs to walk around your property and remove any combustible's that are near any structures, propane tanks and cars/recreational vehicles.
If you used fire gel on your home, be sure to contact the Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department for a new supply.
The used nozzel must be cleaned before reuse. The gel manufacture has offered free nozzel replacement through PMVFD.

Do review what went well during the past fire and prepare.
A full tank of gas in your car, items to be saved in boxes and ready to go and provisions for pets and animals.

The PMVFD found that working hoses (garden or fire) set up by your home helped patrolling fire units wet down (pre-treat) and also control spot fires.

Please understand that evacuation orders are controlled by the San Diego Sheriff.
Reverse 911 can be added to your cell phone.

Please remember that your life and safety is most important.

A pass is always available through the Sheriff to tend to a business, animals or agriculture, but please do not abuse the pass.

The recent fire was a serious event that burned houses and property.

The good side of this past fire was that no one was hurt on Palomar Mountain and everyone got to a safe place.

The success was based upon the Palomar communities preparedness and cooperation.

Please be alert and safe

Yours in safety

George E. Lucia Sr.