Disaster Preparedness; Flooding in San Diego

Check out this KPBS Midday Edition podcast featuring former National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist, Alex Tardy, as the conversation examines San Diego’s ability to withstand a major flooding event. The episode explores the region’s flood-risk landscape, early warning systems, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and looks into what communities can do to strengthen their preparedness for future storms. This is a 20-minute podcast.

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What did you find more surprising — the gaps identified in San Diego’s current flood-preparedness systems or the steps being taken to improve early warning and community resilience? Let us know what you think!