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Mayor Sanders Pleads For Residents Stay Off Cell Phones

Mayor Sanders said Governor Schwarzenegger will return to Qualcomm stadium tonight to make sure San Diego residents have everything they need. Sanders said his office will coordinate with the state to

4:15 p.m. -- Mayor Sanders said Governor Schwarzenegger will return to Qualcomm stadium tonight to make sure San Diego residents have everything they need. Sanders said his office will coordinate with the state to ensure water, food and supplies are ample.

Sanders said he also wanted to thank the U.S. Navy for their great assistance with cots, blankets, and air assets. A second larger shipment of supplies is expected to arrive within a day's time.

Sanders said the Witch fire in particular is unpredictable and dangerous, and that if residents feel unsafe, to evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium. Click here to view an interactive google map of the fire.

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1,200 National Guard troops are expected to arrive shortly to bolster local efforts and crack down on potential looting.

Mayor Sanders emphasized to stay off cell phones unless absolutely necessary.