Alert San Diego

Alert San Diego

by County of San Diego

92 ratings
72 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 21, 2012
  • February 10, 2026
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Access official emergency information and alerts for San Diego County. Receive targeted notifications for threats, view live emergency maps with real-time updates, and find preparedness and recovery resources. Stay informed and prepared for any situation.

Targeted emergency alerts (call, text, email)
Push notifications for updates
Live emergency map with real-time data
Preparedness information and guides
Recovery resources after disasters
Accessible updates with ASL videos
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What's New in Alert San Diego

9.0.2

February 10, 2026

Bug fixes and updated age rating

User reviews

No iPad version?

If this is the new version ya would think that they could make an iPhone and an iPad version instead of just an iPhone sizedmone.

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Poor User Interface, didn’t keep my data from old app

The designers don’t seem to know that when you pressing an area on the screen, that’s actually what you want to do. If you press the tiny dash (-) to close a section of the kit, and you only manage to get 47 percent of the dash pixels under your finger, the section stays expanded. Program this app for user friendliness in the real world! If we truly have an emergency, we don’t need to be focusing on keyboarding techniques. Also, none of the data I entered for the old app was transferred, so I have to redo the all the kit information - and they wonder why people aren’t prepared…
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Overall good app, DO NOT send alerts for app updates!

Just got an alert from the app and thought there must be a fire near me. Checked the app and there were NO EMERGENCIES in the entire county. Only news was an app update. DO NOT SEND ALERTS FOR APP UPDATES - that's just dumb.

Liked the old app better

I liked the old “SD Emergency” app better, had much more information and functionality. It was actually an app, as where this new one is clearly just a web browser pointing to alertSanDiego.com
Oh and thanks for renaming it BTW, gave me a bit of paranoia for a second wondering how the city managed to push an app to my phone without my permission.
And what was the part on the welcome splash screen about all this new functionality that ISNT THERE, like live streams of fire dispatch.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

23 issues

App freezes on welcome splash screen or update prompts

Bug

Data not transferred from the old app

Bug

False earthquake alarms with incorrect location/distance

Bug

Disappearing notifications that don't appear in Disaster Info

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App freezes on update screen

Bug

Interactive map feature is gone or inaccessible

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Broken links in preparedness section

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Videos have no sound and app crashes

Bug

App doesn't install on certain iOS versions

Bug

Junk notifications that are not true emergencies

Bug

Notification sound is too similar to smoke alarm

Bug

Emergency map goes to an ESRI login page

Bug

Map shows only one row of text

Bug

App doesn't open or shows error messages

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Alert information is delayed or outdated

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App gets stuck configuring or downloading data

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Amber Alert sound cannot be disabled

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Map shows icons but no useful information

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Alerts are hours late or do not appear on the correct day

Bug

Discrepancy in news updates between iPhone and iPad

Bug

Cannot find notifications within the app

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Map is unusable or pop-ups are off-screen

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App overwrites existing emergency plans when importing new ones

Bug

Requested Features

12 requests

Make app compatible with iPad

Feature

Improve user interface for better usability

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Ensure data transfer from old app

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Fix bugs causing app freezes and crashes

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Improve map functionality and accuracy

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Provide more timely information updates

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Filter notifications to only include true emergencies

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Allow users to customize notification sounds

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Integrate with Google Maps for dynamic interface

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Add live streams of fire dispatch

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Make preparedness section more robust with fewer broken links

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Ensure app is not in beta state for critical features

Feature

FAQ

What does the Alert San Diego app do?

The Alert San Diego app provides official emergency information and alerts specifically for San Diego County. It helps users stay informed about potential threats, access preparedness resources, and find recovery information following a disaster.

How do I receive emergency alerts?

You can receive targeted emergency alerts via call, text, or email by registering your cell phone number within the app. Push notifications are also enabled to alert you of new emergencies and important updates.

Is the Alert San Diego app free to use?

Yes, the Alert San Diego app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with the application.

What kind of preparedness information is available?

The app offers guidance on creating a Personal Disaster Plan and assembling an Emergency Kit. This information is designed to help individuals and families prepare for various emergency scenarios.

What information is shown on the live emergency map?

The live emergency map provides near real-time updates on active emergencies. This includes details on evacuation zones, available shelters, road closures, and localized hazards impacting the San Diego County area.