I wanted to begin this week’s update by sending my well wishes to those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
My wife and I lost our home in San Diego’s 2003 Cedar Fire. It is an experience shared by thousands of others who have been touched by fire in this way. It shifts one’s perspective about loss, priorities and fire preparedness. I feel for all those impacted to our north and know they will carry this moment with them long after the final embers have been put out.
The fires serve as another reminder that our proximity to the coast does not insulate us from the overall risk. With more Santa Anas in the forecast, I’ll include information in today’s update to make sure you have the most up to date emergency preparation tools.
Also in today’s edition, I’ll introduce a program to recycle old paint and preview the agenda for the year’s first City Council meeting next Tuesday.
Here’s this week’s full lineup:
Fire preparation reminders
Your fire questions answered
Service spotlight: Paint recycling made easy
Still time to compost your holiday tree
Events coming up at Carlsbad libraries
What’s on the agenda for your next City Council meeting
