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* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County portions of the Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near zero visibilities are possible on area roadways this morning, such as Highway 1 and 101.
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Last week’s Boil Water Notice in South County was a reminder to make sure you understand how you will be alerted about an emergency.
Due to potential bacterial contamination in the water supply a Boil Water Notice was required to be put in place by the state. We utilized Reverse 911, AlertSLO, social media, mainstream media, and sent a Wireless Emergency Alert, but not everyone received the message.  Some people heard about the notice hours later—through a...
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San Luis Obispo County, CA - San Luis Obispo County, in partnership with the seven cities within the county, is excited to announce the launch of AlertSLO. AlertSLO is a new mass notification system that allows residents to register to receive important information directly impacting their daily lives. 
"Clear, timely communication is essential to keeping our communities safe and informed," said County Emergency Services Manager Scott Jalbert, "With AlertSLO, we can...
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The 2025 Emergency Planning Calendar is now available from select locations within the Emergency Planning Zone. 

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