Retrospective coverage for October 13, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
San Diego County urged property owners Oct. 13 to inspect drainage and erosion risks ahead of anticipated fall and winter storms. Its Watershed Protection Program outlined steps for homes, businesses, horse facilities and construction sites. County guidance
The checklist called for clearing leaves and debris from gutters and drains, identifying places where runoff could approach buildings and checking for soil that might wash away. Vegetation, mulch, rock and fiber rolls were among the suggested ways to protect exposed areas.
The County also directed residents to instructions on placing sandbags and asked businesses to maintain stormwater equipment, including drain inserts, berms, separators and containment systems.
Problems affecting public rights-of-way, such as obstructed drainage or erosion reaching a County road, could be reported through the Tell Us Now app or the County’s road-maintenance hotline.
The message focused on reducing property-level vulnerabilities before rain arrives, rather than announcing a newly damaged location or a storm already in progress.