Big Bear Valley, CA -- Last week’s storms were epic, in that we received five feet of snow in the Big Bear Valley, prompting a state of emergency to be declared by the County of San Bernardino. Though we had a beautiful, sunny weekend, many of us (if not most of us) have gone hours or even days without power, phone, cable, Internet, water and transportation. In terms of power … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley in Recovery from Epic Storm; Monday Morning Update on Power, Roads, Schools, Mail, Emergency Shelter
Fire/Safety
An Advisory from the Fire Department: Exposure to Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly
Big Bear Lake, CA – Carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless toxic gas, is produced when fuels such as wood, natural gas, propane and gasoline burn incompletely. Heating and cooking equipment are potential sources of carbon monoxide, as well as vehicles and generators operating in enclosed spaces. Just this week, members of the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District responded … [Read more...] about An Advisory from the Fire Department: Exposure to Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly
Verizon Phone Lines Affected by the Snow
Big Bear Valley, CA -- As of this morning [Saturday, January 23], Verizon phone lines have been affected by our heavy snowfall conditions. At this time, most calls to and from the Big Bear Valley are not going through. However, most local calls and most cell calls are working. Also, the Big Bear Valley may have lost portions of the 911 emergency system. When residents dial … [Read more...] about Verizon Phone Lines Affected by the Snow
Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
Can you find the fire hydrant on your street? If it is buried under snow, the Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council–on behalf of the Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Fawnskin Fire Departments—asks that you take the time to be sure it is cleared of snow, ice and debris. There are about 3,000 fire hydrants in the Big Bear Valley, and precious moments spent locating them buried in … [Read more...] about Fire Safe Council Asks That Valley’s 3,000 Fire Hydrants Be Cleared of Snow
StormWatch in the Big Bear Valley: Road Closures, Emergency Shelter, and Relocation for Angelus Oaks Neighbors
A Big Bear Emergency Shelter is scheduled to open at Big Bear Middle School in Big Bear Lake today and, per Big Bear Lake City Manager Jeff Mathieu, the plan is to have the shelter open before dark. “We will have basic services and refreshments,” he tells KBHR, “and the shelter will be staffed by volunteers and Red Cross personnel, and under the guidance of the California … [Read more...] about StormWatch in the Big Bear Valley: Road Closures, Emergency Shelter, and Relocation for Angelus Oaks Neighbors