In two years’ time, 10.9% more mountain residents have thinned or removed trees from their property, according to survey results produced by the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce, a coalition comprised of government agencies, private companies and volunteer organizations in San Bernardino County. In October, 506 residents of the San Bernardino mountains, 127 second homeowners and … [Read more...] about MAST Survey Indicates More Mountain Residents Are Creating Defensible Space
Fire/Safety
Fire Chief Willis Promotes Four Big Bear City Firefighters
Since establishment as a full-time department in 1989, the Big Bear City Fire Department continues to grow and, under the leadership of Fire Chief Jeff Willis (the fourth chief in the department's 20 years), promotions for firefighters continue as well. As Willis put it before the Big Bear City Community Services District at their January 19 meeting, “We're transitioning, to a … [Read more...] about Fire Chief Willis Promotes Four Big Bear City Firefighters
Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest
Smoke may again be visible today, as U.S. Forest Service crews continue with hazardous fuels pile burns in the Barton Flats area, off Highway 38 near Angelus Oaks on the San Bernardino National Forest. Per Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich, “Burning slash piles is part of our overall operations to reduce the risk of wildfires potentially spreading into communities. Our standard … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest
City of Big Bear Lake Earns Firewise Community Distinction
Have you created defensible space around your home? If yes, you are among the residents who have contributed to the City of Big Bear Lake’s distinction as a Firewise Community. For the second consecutive year, Big Bear Lake has been honored by the national Firewise/USA Communities (a nation-wide program formed in 2002); Big Bear Lake is only the second incorporated city in … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake Earns Firewise Community Distinction
U.S. Geological Survey Records Small Earthquake Outside Big Bear City in 4am Hour
If you were among those up and shoveling in the 4am hour, you may have felt a small earthquake centered outside Big Bear City this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 1.5 magnitude quake was centered five miles northeast of Bear City at 4:13am, and registered a depth of over five miles. … [Read more...] about U.S. Geological Survey Records Small Earthquake Outside Big Bear City in 4am Hour