Del Mar Fairgrounds and Ventura Fairgrounds Operating as Large Animal Evacuation Sites For So Cal Fires; Other Fire Resources

The Del Mar Fairgrounds has indicated that they are accepting large animal evacuations due to the Lilac Fire in Southern California. Click here to read animal evacuation instructions.

“Trailers and trucks can stage on Jimmy Durante Boulevard and will be routed into the East Stable gate. Impacted residents should gather up pets and load livestock into trailers if you have them. When you leave with one load of animals, you might not be allowed back in to get more animals. If you need help rescuing livestock or pets, call Animal Service’s 24 hour emergency dispatch at (619) 236-2341. The department can dispatch an officer to attempt to rescue your animals.” (San Diego County Emergency Site)

The latest update via their FB page this morning (12/8) indicated they are at 850 animals. “We could still use feed and bedding, animal medical supplies, exam gloves, blankets, and halters and leads. Our volunteer crew is amazing. Our next shift need is at 10 am.”

Interested volunteers may contact 858-755-1161 for more information. If you would like to give monetarily to the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ animal evacuation efforts, make payment to:

“Friends of the San Diego County Fairgrounds” and write “Fire Evacuation” in the memo line to donate directly to evacuation efforts.

Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014

Other Fire Related Resources:

There is a Facebook page set up to assist with evacuations- Southern California Emergency Equine Evacuation.

San Diego County:

San Diego Emergency Site is a great resource for emergency updates including a shelter list and map. For assistance evacuating animals contact County Animal Services dispatch at 619-236-2341.

Click here to download the SD Emergency Preparedness App for shelter updates, emergency map, news updates, and more.

Ventura County:

Updates for Ventura County can be found here and here. The Emergency Operations Center Hotline is 805-465-6650. For assistance with animal evacuations, contact 866-387-8911. The Ventura County Fairgrounds has been designated as a large animal evacuation site, which is located at 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA. Contact them for volunteer opportunities.

Click here to subscribe to the City of Ventura Emergency Alert system.

Santa Barbara County:

Click here for the latest updates for Santa Barbara County. For assistance with evacuating large animals, contact the Santa Barbara County Animal Services hotline at (805) 681-4332. The Earl Warren Showgrounds may or may not still be accepting large animals. Click here to sign up for the Santa Barbara County Emergency Alert System.

 

 NOTE: The Equine Chronicle is a news organization based out of Florida and doesn’t maintain any of these links. We’re relaying them as they may be of use for those needing assistance. In an emergency, shelters can fill, volunteer needs may change, and evacuation orders can be expanded. For the most updated information regarding the So Cal fires, please contact the appropriate emergency management team as instructed by your local officials. 

 

For the latest emergency updates in English and Spanish, visit www.sdcountyemergency.com, and download the SD Emergency app. If you are affected by the fire and need to talk to someone by phone about evacuations, shelters, road closures and other non-emergency disaster-related services, call 211. If you are hearing impaired, dial 711 and ask to be connected to (858) 300-1211. (San Diego County Emergency Website)

Helpful Tips:

Protect Yourself From Smoke During a Wildfire (San Diego County Emergency)

Take steps to protect yourself during wildfires.

•  If you smell smoke it is likely that it’s at a level that is unsafe to breathe.
•  In areas where you smell smoke it is advised that you limit physical activity, and if possible, stay indoors to limit your exposure.
•  If you are bothered by smoke or sensitive to it you should move out of it until it clears up. You can shelter inside, but if it gets smoky inside, leaving is the best idea.
•  If you are advised to stay indoors, keep indoor air as clean as possible. Keep windows and doors closed unless it is extremely hot outside. Run an air conditioner if you have one, but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside.

What to Do During a Power Outage (San Diego County Emergency)

If you’ve been affected by a power outage do the following:

• Use only flashlights for emergency lighting. Never use candles during a power outage due to the extreme fire risk.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
• Keep potentially hazardous foods, such as meat or poultry, chilled to 41°F or less.
• Do not place hot or unrefrigerated foods in the refrigerator once the power has gone out. It will raise the temperature inside the unit. Chill food with ice baths as needed.
• Any foods that were prepared prior to the power outage that were not rapidly cooled should be discarded.
• If the freezer is not full, group packages together so they will retain the cold more effectively. Without power, a full freezer will keep everything frozen for about two days. A half-full freezer will keep food frozen one day.
• Keep meat and poultry items separated from other foods so if they begin to thaw, their juices will not drip onto other foods.
• Discard any thawed food that has risen to room temperature and remained there for four hours or more.
• Do not run a generator inside a home or garage. Do not connect a generator to a home’s electrical system. If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to run directly to the outlets on the generator.
• Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic signals will stop working during an outage, creating traffic congestion.

How to Properly Boil Water- for areas under a boil advisory (City of Ventura)