Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With a break in winter storm activity, fire crews are planning for more prescribed burning operations across the San Bernardino National Forest this week. All ignitions will be for pile burns, which will only commence if weather conditions are safe at the time and location of each site. The week's potential burns will be located … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning to Pick Up Again
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A Winter Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With winter here, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go. Visitors are encouraged to view … [Read more...] about A Winter Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests
BBFD Implements New Emergency Text Alert System
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department has implemented a new emergency text alert notification system that may be used to deliver time sensitive emergency alerts to residents when there is a threat to your health and safety. This system is called “BBFD ALERTS” and these notifications will provide important information during incidents such as wildland fires, hazardous … [Read more...] about BBFD Implements New Emergency Text Alert System
Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Big Bear, CA - Sunday, November 3rd is the end of Daylight-Saving Time. It’s time to “fall back” one hour. When you change your clocks, it is also time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors. While phones, computers, and tablets may change themselves, it’s up to you to keep yourself and your family safe by changing your smoke alarm batteries. … [Read more...] about Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Big Bear Residents Can Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts Via Text
Big Bear, CA - During an emergency, the public needs life-saving information quickly. The Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS), commonly known as reverse 9-1-1, can be a mountain resident or visitor’s quickest way to be notified in an emergency. To receive notification on a cell phone or Voiceover Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone, it must be registered with San … [Read more...] about Big Bear Residents Can Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts Via Text