It's just the second time in the track's 84-year history that racing has been canceled due to weather. In 2019, a Thanksgiving Day card was called off ahead of a projected storm.
Del Mar officials do not plan to schedule a make-up day, but instead will work in many of the planned races on different days over the coming weeks.Keep your gas tank full in case of evacuation or power outages.Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. If you see a downed power line, call 911 and 411-SDGE to report it. If someone has come in contact with electrical equipment, don't touch them.Make a plan in case of an emergency. Speak with family, friends and/or neighbors who can help ahead of time. If you rely on electrically operated medical equipment, make a plan for backup power.Secure outdoor items to prevent them from flying away.
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