San Diego Designated Natural Disaster Area

Taylor Hillman Environment, Water

San Diego is now added to the list of several California counties designated as a primary natural disaster area. Sabrina Hill reports.
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It’s because of damages and losses caused by the recent drought. It means farmers and ranchers in San Diego County qualify for special loans from the USDA to help cover part of their losses. Farmers and ranchers in Imperial, Orange and Riverside Counties will now also qualify because they are contiguous to San Diego.