By SDCN Editor
San Diego, CA–The Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties has opened two storm shelters for people displaced from their homes due to widespread flooding.
The shelters are located at Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave. in San Diego, and Bostonia Recreation Center, 1049 Bostonia St. in El Cajon. The San Diego Humane Society is onsite at both locations to support pets.
The City of Coronado has also opened a shelter for its residents at Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way.
The shelters offer food and rest for all in the community who need it. The Red Cross shelters will serve people with a wide range of needs, including people with disabilities, children, and seniors.
For the latest emergency updates in English and Spanish, visit alertsandiego.org, and download the SD Emergency app. If you are affected by the storm 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.
