The Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District met for their second regular meeting of the month last night, during which time CSD’s Water Department overseen by Tim Moran was awarded the district’s third quarter Safety Award. There were no action items on the agenda, though the Board did approve all items on the Consent Calendar, including a Solid … [Read more...] about CSD to Participate in Cooperative Effort to Provide POD Trailer to Big Bear Valley, for Use in Emergency Situations
Fire/Safety
Earthquake of 1.8 Magnitude Centered Near Big Bear City This Morning
We had six small earthquakes in our area over the weekend and, as of this morning [November 17], we had yet another. This morning’s quake, at 9:39am, registered a magnitude 1.8 and, per the U.S. Geological Survey, was centered five miles north northwest of Big Bear City. … [Read more...] about Earthquake of 1.8 Magnitude Centered Near Big Bear City This Morning
Emergency Operations Center Ready for Valley’s Use in Disaster Situations; Dedication Ceremony on Thursday
It has been many years and volunteer hours in the making, but the Big Bear Valley’s Emergency Operations Center, and headquarters for the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 6750, is finally readied for its grand opening, with a building dedication ceremony scheduled for Thursday, November 19. In 2002, the Big Bear Airport District negotiated a lease with our local Civil Air Patrol, … [Read more...] about Emergency Operations Center Ready for Valley’s Use in Disaster Situations; Dedication Ceremony on Thursday
CalTrans Installs New Changeable Message Sign in Big Bear Lake; CMS Should Be Operational by Christmas
Those traveling along Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake today may have noticed that new signage has been installed in front of the Big Bear Lake Fire Department at Main Street. The new sign, which looks like an electronic freeway sign, is actually a permanent CMS, or changeable message sign, which was installed by CalTrans this morning, and is on the Boulevard’s northern … [Read more...] about CalTrans Installs New Changeable Message Sign in Big Bear Lake; CMS Should Be Operational by Christmas
H1N1 Preparedness Presentation on This Evening’s Community Services District Agenda
The Board of Directors for the Big Bear City Community Services District meet for their regular third-Monday meeting this evening, during which time the district’s Safety Compliance Coordinator Rachael Jahn will share a presentation on H1N1 (or swine flu) preparedness. CSD meetings, which are open to the public, are held at 139 E. Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. The … [Read more...] about H1N1 Preparedness Presentation on This Evening’s Community Services District Agenda