County Services and Contact Numbers for Disaster Victims

Service Need

Description of Service

Contact

Air quality information

The County’s Air Pollution Control District provides information regarding impacts on air quality. 

858-586-2707

Ash removal information

Information about safe removal of ash.

877-308-8111

Consumer fraud

Price gouging of victims will be investigated by the District Attorney. 

619-531-3507

Crisis counseling

Mental health disaster response services are available for children and adults at all American Red Cross shelters.  Accept Medi-Cal patients.

800-479-3339

Dead animal disposal

General questions about animal disposal.
619-236-4250
Commercial agriculture.
858-694-2739
Private company that provides the service; a fee will apply. 
858-279-8242

Erosion and sediment control

Information on post-disaster runoff and sediment control measures.

888-846-0800

Food safety questions

Food safety tips and restaurant inspections/info.

619-338-2379

Hazardous waste
Toxic household materials

Questions or concerns about partially burned or exposed toxic or household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, etc.)

619-338-2231
877-713-2784

Lost pets

Contact County Animal Services. 

619-236-4250

Medical Examiner

Contact the Medical Examiner regarding identification of deceased loved ones and recovery of personal effects.

858-694-2905

Property tax relief

The San Diego County Assessor will provide temporary tax relief to victims with destroyed or damaged homes.

858-505-6262

Rebuilding your lost or damaged home

If your home has been destroyed or damaged by disaster, the County will provide fee waivers and expedited services to help you rebuild.

858-694-3876

Reclaiming large animals/livestock

Large animals and livestock will be held for an extended period at temporary emergency shelters.

619-236-4250

Report damage to County roads or bridges

Call this number to report any damage to County roads and bridges.

877-684-8000

Waste/debris removal

Information about waste/debris removal.

877-308-8111

Water quality questions/concerns

Purifying water, well disinfection, boil water advisories, etc.

858-565-5173


Other Disaster Victim Assistance and Recovery Services


Service Need

Description of Service

Contact

Disaster Welfare Inquiry

Information regarding whether loved ones have shown up at shelters.

800-951-5600

Meals for homebound seniors/disabled

A hot meal can be delivered each weekday and frozen meals for the weekends.    
Meals-On-Wheels

619-260-6110

Waste/debris disposal

Otay Landfill 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista

619-421-3773

Ramona Landfill 20630 Pamo Road, Ramona
760-789-3410
Sycamore Landfill 8514 Mast Boulevard, Santee
619-562-9426
Miramar Landfill 5161 Convoy Street, San Diego
858-573-1420

Water - Supply questions

San Diego County Water Authority

760-480-1991
858-565-5173