After the Fire: Erosion Control Homeowner’s Assistance Online Center

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After the Fire: Erosion Control Homeowner’s Assistance Online Center

FC-Erosion Control

Did you know that rates of erosion and runoff can increase to unsafe levels when trees, shrubs, and other groundcover are not present – especially after a fire? Seasonal rains can cause flooding and saturate soils leading to erosion problems that can cause structural damage to your home and property.

The County of San Diego has published a webpage – Erosion Control Homeowner’s Assistance Online Center – that provides resources on erosion control best management practices that homeowners can implement before the rain arrives to protect their properties or businesses from the damaging effects of flooding, debris flows, and erosion.

Additionally, below are some helpful steps you could take.

Steps to Take:

Additional information about erosion control is provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

 

For questions from those affected by the Valley Fire, the County of San Diego has established a Recovery Hotline and E-mail:

  • Recovery Hotline: (858) 715-2200

    • The hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and through the upcoming weekend.
  • Recovery E-mail: ValleyFireRecovery@sdcounty.ca.gov

 


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Project Clean Water efforts are focused on providing a centralized point of access to water quality information and resources for San Diego County Watersheds. Click HERE to visit Project Clean Water’s website. 

To learn more about the County of San Diego - Watershed Protection Program, please visit sandiegocounty.gov/stormwater