Author: Monica Zech

Unforeseen events do not have to be synonymous with motor vehicle crashes. In reality, these incidents are result of human-driven behavior and the laws of physics that govern us all. It is time we realize the power in our words when it comes to what society calls “accidents” on roads – they can form an unfortunate narrative if left unchecked! We must come together to tackle this challenge head-on by reshaping how we view accidents: as preventable outcomes rather than acts of fate or God. Together, let’s make a difference today; after all, every collision avoided could save lives tomorrow!Continuous…

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Social Host Ordinances The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department aims to provide you with the highest quality of public safety service. Part of this mission is keeping your children safe. We are committed to preventing underage drinking/marijuana use and saving lives. We want to raise awareness of this critical issue by providing information on this page about the risks of underage drinking/marijuana use and Social Host laws in the County of San Diego. State law prohibits minors under the age of 21 from purchasing, possessing, or consuming marijuana. Adult use between the ages of 18 and 21 is only allowed…

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Stay Alert – Stay Alive! Traffic fatalities continue to climb! My informational and inspirational safe driving presentations will help make you more aware of the dangers that often lead to collisions, whether driving, riding, or walking – helping to reduce the “collision risk factor.”    See why traffic collisions continue to be the number one 9-1-1 emergency call for first responders.  This new awareness will help you avoid (or stop) bad driving habits to “reduce” your collision risk factor – making you a better – more alert driver and pedestrian!  Be advised traffic fatalities have gone up dramatically during 2020…

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Getting around as safely as possible – the following links can help! TRAFFIC Information & more: Traffic Information from CALTRANS: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ Traffic Information page from NBC 7/39 San Diego: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/traffic/ Traffic information from CBS 8 San Diego: https://www.cbs8.com/traffic Traffic Information from KGTV ABC 10 San Diego:  https://www.10news.com/traffic Traffic Information from Michelin:  https://www.viamichelin.com/web/Traffic/Traffic_info-San_Diego-_-California-United_States You can also call 5-1-1 for traffic information. Freeway Project Information:  Click here – https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-11 Disaster Preparedness and additional resources… A great resource page provided by KUSI TV provides Disaster Preparedness information (earthquake, fires etc.) at your fingertips: https://www.eqheadquarters.com/San-Diego/  When searching for local resources, (health, wellness, housing and more), there are  more than 6,000 resources…

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