"San Diego County Braces for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding"

San Diego County and California leaders are urging residents to prepare for an upcoming storm, advising them to stay home if possible and avoid flood-prone areas if they must leave. Safety tips include monitoring weather, signing up for alerts, and evacuating if necessary. Residents are also encouraged to prepare for flooding, plan exit strategies, and access online resources for emergency preparedness. Drivers are urged to avoid flooded areas and exercise caution, while storm shelters are available for flood victims. Homeless communities along the San Diego River are receiving support ahead of the storm.