Big Bear Valley, CA -- With the heavy snowfall we have received, and more expected, Big Bear Lake's Assistant Fire Chief Mark Mills advises the clearing of all roofs of snow accumulation as soon as it is safe to do so. Per the fire department, an average snowfall can weigh 10 to 20 pounds per cubic foot. This number, multiplied by the surface area of the roof and depth of the … [Read more...] about Could You Have 100 Elephants on Your Roof? Fire Department Advises Roof Snow Removal, When Safe
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Big Bear Valley in Recovery from Epic Storm; Monday Morning Update on Power, Roads, Schools, Mail, Emergency Shelter
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
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
