County Launches New Alert San Diego App to Replace SD Emergency

October 28, 2025

San Diego County has rebranded and upgraded its emergency notification application from SD Emergency to Alert San Diego, offering enhanced safety features and improved accessibility for residents. The revamped platform integrates with AlertSanDiego. org to provide a centralized communication system that includes official emergency alerts, interactive mapping tools, and disaster preparedness information.

Who is affected

San Diego County residents
Current SD Emergency app users
Users with disabilities
County Office of Emergency Services (OES)
Multiple agencies and partners coordinating with OES

What action is being taken

The County Office of Emergency Services is modernizing its communication system
OES is coordinating preparedness and response efforts across agencies and partners
The app is delivering official alerts, interactive maps, and preparedness resources

Why it matters

This matters because it consolidates critical emergency information into a single, accessible platform that can help protect residents during disasters and emergencies. The enhanced features, including earthquake early warnings and live maps, provide residents with timely, potentially life-saving information. The improved accessibility ensures that people with disabilities have equal access to emergency communications, while the integration with multiple notification methods (phone, text, email) increases the likelihood that residents will receive crucial alerts during emergencies.

What's next

Current SD Emergency users need to update the app within 90 days to continue receiving notifications
Residents can download Alert San Diego from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Residents can register for neighborhood alerts at AlertSanDiego.org

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint