NEWS
From the County of San Bernardino
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2003
For more information contact
David Wert at (909) 356-3963
Local Assistance Center
closed on Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day
The San Bernardino County Fire Emergency Local
Assistance Center (FELAC) will be closed on
Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran’s
Day. The Center will resume normal hours of
service at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12.
The FELAC is a one-stop source of services for
victims of the San Bernardino County wildfires.
The center is located San Bernardino
International Airport (formerly Norton Air Force
Base) at 105 N. Leland Norton Way in San
Bernardino. It is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Saturdays. Childcare for children age 3 and up
will be available at the center. The FELAC can
be reached by calling toll-free 1-866-854-3700.
People seeking assistance from FEMA must
register by phone in advance by calling
toll-free 1-800-621-3362.
The FELAC is a cooperative effort between the
County of San Bernardino, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, the Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services, and all affected cities
within the County of San Bernardino. The City of
San Bernardino is a major participant at the
center with several information and referral
booths. |
NEWS
From the County of San Bernardino
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2003
16:00 HOURS
For more information contact
Renee Groese (909) 356-3967 or
David Wert at (909) 356-3963
Cedar Glen remains unsafe and
under mandatory evacuation
All other mountain communities, including Cedar
Ridge, now open to residents
Assessment crews from various agencies are
working around the clock to reopen Cedar Glen
and Hook Creek to residents. However, unsafe
conditions exist in the area and it will remain
closed until those hazards to life and health
are mitigated. Nearby Cedar Ridge is open to
residents.
Cedar Glen is the only mountain community that
has not been fully reopened to residents. Fire
was more pervasive in this community than in any
other community in the mountains. Trees continue
to burn there, roads are blocked by debris,
power lines may be down, and natural gas leaks
may exist.
Federal, state, and county agencies and utility
companies are close to resolving Cedar Glen’s
safety issues to make sure the lives of
residents are not in danger, but at this time
the community remains hazardous.
The County of San Bernardino is managing a
phased re-entry effort for other mountain
communities.
The following communities are open to the
public: Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Moonridge,
Fawnskin, Woodlands, Seven Oaks, Angeles Oaks,
Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village, and Barton
Flats. The only routes open to these communities
are Highway 38 from the Redlands area and
Highway 18 from Lucerne Valley.
The following communities are open only to
residents, business owners, and workers, who
must show proof of residency or proof that they
have business in the area. They must also
receive and display a re-entry pass issued by
the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
at either the Sheriff’s Office on Highway 173 at
Highway 138 (24 hours), San Bernardino
International Airport (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or
Wildwood Park at 40th Street and Waterman Avenue
in San Bernardino (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.): Blue Jay,
Lake Arrowhead, Rimforest, Skyforest, Twin
Peaks, Cedarpines Park, Crest Forest, Crestline,
Lake Gregory, Valley of Enchantment, and
Waterman Canyon.
The following communities are open only to
residents, business owners, and workers, who
must show proof of residency or proof that they
have business in the area. Passes are not
required: Arrowbear, Fredalba, Green Valley
Lake, and Running Springs.
Lake Arrowhead-area residents can only return
via Highway 138 from Silverwood Lake. Running
Springs-area residents can use Highway 38
through Big Bear or Highway 18 from Lucerne
Valley.
Heavy traffic is expected. Residents are urged
not to return in high-profile vehicles.
The public is also advised that electrical
power, natural gas, and safe drinking water is
not available in all areas. Residents are
advised not to use barbecues to generate heat,
and to use battery-operated lanterns. They
should also bring plenty of food and water, and
make sure their vehicles are filled with
gasoline.
The following roads remain closed: Highway 330
at Live Oak, Highway 330 at Highway 30, and
Highway 18 on the Waterman side.
The San Bernardino National Forest Land
remains closed for all recreational use until
further notice.
For further information, contact the Joint
Information Center at (909) 381-3151 or
www.calmast.org
or
www.sbcounty.gov
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NEWS
From the County of San Bernardino
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2003
14:35 HOURS
For more information contact
Renee Groese (909) 356-3967 or
David Wert at (909) 356-3963
Cedar Glen remains
unsafe and under mandatory evacuation
All other mountain communities, including Cedar
Ridge, now open to residents
Assessment crews from various agencies are
working around the clock to reopen Cedar Glen to
residents. However, the area will remain closed
due to unsafe conditions at least until
Wednesday and perhaps into Thursday. Nearby
Cedar Ridge is open to residents.
Cedar Glen is the only mountain community that
has not been fully reopened to residents. Fire
was more pervasive in this community than in any
other community in the mountains. Trees continue
to burn there, roads are blocked by debris,
power lines may be down, and natural gas leaks
may exist.
Federal, state, and county agencies and utility
companies are close to resolving Cedar Glen’s
safety issues to make sure the lives of
residents are not in danger, but at this time
the community remains hazardous.
The County of San Bernardino is managing the
following phased re-entry effort for other
mountain communities:
EVACUATION RE-ENTRY PHASE I
Summit Valley, Lake Silverwood, Cleghorn Canyon,
Waterman Canyon, Angeles Oaks, Barton Flats, and
Seven Oaks up to Onyx Peak were opened to
residents only on Saturday, November 1 at 2 p.m.
with proof of residence. This includes, but is
not limited to, Driver’s license and/or utility
bills. Waterman Canyon residents need to
pick up a Resident Pass from the San Bernardino
County Sheriff’s Department at Wildwood Park
located at 40th and Waterman in San Bernardino.
Residents returning to their homes should be
prepared to have no utilities or sanitation
available. It is recommended that all residents
take flashlights, portable radios, batteries,
and drinking water with them to their houses. No
open flame sources for light or heat should be
used due to the inherent fire danger associated
with these items. Charcoal barbeques are not to
be used as a heat source due to the lethal
amounts of carbon monoxide that can build up
inside a home. Each resident needs to be
prepared for winter driving conditions, so have
snow chains, blankets, and water inside each
vehicle.
When returning to your home, check all utilities
for leaks and report them to your utility
company (Southern California Edison -
1-800-655-4555, The Gas Co. - 1-800-427-2200).
Food in your refrigerator and freezer needs to
be properly disposed of. Guidelines from the
County of San Bernardino state to carefully
place all food in heavy trash bags and to wear
proper protective equipment, such as disposable
gloves, when handling the food. When cleaning
your refrigerator and freezer use a bleach
solution of 2 capfuls of bleach per gallon of
water. Do not mix in any other chemicals or
cleaners into the solution. Further guidelines
are available from the San Bernardino County
Department of Environmental Health at (909)
387-4608
EVACUATION RE-ENTRY PHASE II
The mandatory evacuations for the Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Fawnskin, Moonridge, Sugar Loaf,
and Woodlands were reduced to voluntary
evacuation on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at 8 a.m.
Only residents of these communities are being
allowed into these areas. Access to these
communities will be allowed on State Highway 18
through Lucerne Valley or State Highway 38 from
Redlands. No travel on State Highway 18 west of
the dam will be allowed. No residential passes
are necessary for these communities.
Currently, utilities and sanitation services are
working in these areas. However, it is
recommended that all residents take flashlights,
portable radios, batteries, and drinking water
with them to their houses. No open flame sources
for light or heat should be used due to the
inherent fire danger associated with these
items.
EVACUATION RE-ENTRY PHASE III
The mandatory evacuations for Valley of
Enchantment, Cedar Pines Park, and the Crest
Forest area that is west of State Highway 138,
west of Old Mill Road, and the western portion
of Lake Drive that is south of Knapps cut-off
was reduced to a voluntary evacuation on Sunday,
November 2, 2003 at 9 a.m. Access is for
residents only. Residents must have a pass
issued to them from the San Bernardino County
Sheriff’s Department to enter these communities.
Proof of residence, such as a Driver’s
license and/or utility bill, will be required to
receive a resident-only pass. These passes can
be obtained at:
- · San
Bernardino International Airport, Evacuation
Center, 3rd Street at Del Rosa Drive, San
Bernardino
- · Fire
Emergency Local Assistance Center (also at
the airport), 105 N. Leland Norton Way, San
Bernardino
- · Wildwood
Park, Waterman Avenue at 40th Street, San
Bernardino
- · Hesperia
High School, 9898 Maple Ave, Hesperia
- · Sultana
High School, 17311 Sultana Avenue, Hesperia
- · Hesperia
Lake Park, Arrowhead Lake Road south of
Ranchero Street
- · Highway
138, north of Highway 173, Silverwood Lake
area
Due to the
possibility of heavy traffic congestion, fire
officials are advising the public not to bring
trailers, motor homes, and other high profile
vehicles into these areas. Access to these
communities will be allowed on State Highway 138
from Interstate 15 or State Highway 173 near
Silverwood Lake. No access will be allowed on
State Highway 18 through San Bernardino or
through the Big Bear area.
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of San
Bernardino County, Dennis Hansberger, has issued
Fire Emergency Regulation Number 3 which states
that persons who enter any area that they are
not issued a pass for can be cited, arrested,
fined and/or sentenced to a jail term. This also
applies to the transfer of a pass to a
non-resident as well as counterfeit passes.
Residents returning to their homes should be
prepared to have no utilities or sanitation
available. It is recommended that all residents
take flashlights, portable radios, batteries,
and drinking water with them to their houses. Do
not use candles or other sources of open flame
for light or heat due to the inherent fire
danger associated with these items. Charcoal
barbeques are not to be used as a heat source
due to the lethal amounts of carbon monoxide
that can build up inside a home.
State Highway 18 and State Highway 138 have
experienced damage from the fire and crews are
working to provide safe access. Remember when
returning to your communities to drive at safe
speeds as firefighters and utility crews are
still working in the area. Road crews are also
in the area repairing highways and county roads.
EVACUATION RE-ENTRY PHASE IV
The mandatory evacuations for Lake Gregory and
the portion of Crestline west of State Highway
189 at North Road and extending along State
Highway 189 to State Highway 18 at Lake Gregory
Drive, will be reduced to a voluntary evacuation
on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at 12 p.m. Access is
for residents only. Residents must have a
pass issued to them from the San Bernardino
County Sheriff’s Department to enter these
communities.
Access to these communities will be allowed on
State Highway 138 from Interstate 15 or State
Highway 173 near Silverwood Lake. State Highway
173 remains closed to the Lake Arrowhead
communities as those communities are still under
mandatory evacuation. No access will be
allowed on State Highway 18 through San
Bernardino or through the Big Bear area.
There will be no fuel station services available
in these areas. Residents need to ensure that
their vehicles are full with fuel before
returning home, especially as winter conditions
are expected in the mountain communities.
Grocery services will be unavailable or
extremely limited, so residents will need to
provide their own food when returning to the
mountains. Residents returning to their homes
should be prepared to have no utilities. As
power is restored to the substations, residents
can expect to have intermittent power.
Currently, sanitation services are working, but
could go down as work is conducted on utilities.
It is recommended that all residents take
flashlights, portable radios, batteries, food
storage containers, and drinking water with them
to their houses.
Food disposal bins will be located at:
· Mountain Disposal Yard, 988 Old Waterman
Canyon Road, Crestline
· Valley of Enchantment Elementary School, 22836
Fir Lane, Valley of Enchantment
· South Shore Lake Gregory parking lot at Lake
Gregory Drive and San Moritz
· Lake Gregory Elementary School, 24689 San
Moritz, Lake Gregory
The San Bernardino National Forest Land
remains closed for all recreational use until
further notice.
For further information, contact the Joint
Information Center at (909) 381-3151 or
www.calmast.org
or
www.sbcounty.gov
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Old Fire Incident -
Tuesday, Nov 4, 10 a.m.
Current Acreage: 91, 281 acres Small flare-ups
and smoldering material has been observed within
the perimeter of the fire. Fire crews are
continuing with mop up operations and the
rehabilitation of dozer lines. Release of fire
crews continues. California Team 5 will take
over the management of the fire on Thursday,
Nov. 6 All other incident management teams
associated with the Old Fire will be released.
Containment: 93% - Estimated date of containment
Nov. 8.
Personnel: 2, 821
Structure loss: 993 residences destroyed, 35
damaged and 10 commercial properties destroyed.
Fatalities to date: Six.
Fire Started: October 25, 9:17 a.m., N. Waterman
Canyon, San Bernardino.
Fire Weather Outlook: Mostly clear and sunny. No
rain expected. Winds gusting from 15-25 mph.
Cause: Suspected arson. San Bernardino County is
offering a reward of $110,000 for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of the
person(s) responsible. Please call the San
Bernardino County Sheriff Department’s arson tip
line if you have information. The number is
1-866-346-7632.
Fire Information: Joint Information Center
909-383-5688 or go to <http://www.calmast.org>
Mandatory evacuated areas: Cedar Glen and Hook
Creek Road
Evacuation Centers: San Bernardino International
Airport, 3rd and Del Rosa, San Bernardino, CA
FAX NUMBER: 909-888-1485.
Re-entry passes can be obtained at
San Bernardino International Airport, Evacuation
Center
3rd and Del Rosa, San Bernardino
Fire Emergency Local Assistance Center
105 N Leland Norton Way San Bernardino
Wildwood Park Waterman and 40th, San Bernardino
Highway 138 north of Highway 173 Silverwood Lake
Area - staffed 24 hours
Road Closures (subject to change)
SR-18 north of 40th - Waterman Canyon residents
only
SR-18 at Big Bear Dam
SR-189 at SR-18-Lake Gregory/Cliffhanger
Restaurant
SR-330 at Live Oak
SR-330 at SR-30
SR-138 from 15 to Crest Forest Drive - open to
residents
SR-138 at Saw Pit
SR-18 from San Bernardino across the Rim to SR
330
SR 173-at Lake Arrowhead Road
I-215 is open with delays due to guardrail work
For additional information on road closures go
to <http://www.dot.ca.gov>
|
|
FIRE
UPDATE:
11/03/03 1800 Hours
Incident: Old
Fire Expected
Containment: 11/08/2003 1800 Hours
Acreage:
91,281
Containment: 93%
Structure Loss:
993
homes and 10 commercial properties destroyed,
and 35 homes damaged.
Mandatory
Evacuation Orders:
All residents
east of Cumberland Drive on Hook Creek Road in
Cedar Glen remain evacuated.
Mandatory evacuations reduced to Voluntary Evacuations for
Twin Peaks, Blue Jay, Rimforest, Skyforest and
Lake Arrowhead west of Hook Creek Road and
residents living south of Hook Creek Road off
Cumberland Drive in the Cedar Ridge area.
Passes are required for these areas
In addition, Running
Springs, Arrowbear, Fredalba, Green Valley and
Enchanted Forest have also been reduced to
voluntary evacuations.
Although no passes
are required for these communities, proof of
residency is required at State Highway 18 at the
Big Bear Dam.
Voluntary
Evacuations:
Angeles Oaks,
Barton Flats, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake,
Cedar Pines Park, Crestline, Crest Forest,
Fawnskin, Forest Falls, Lake Gregory, Moonridge,
Mountain Home Village, Seven Oaks, Sugar Loaf,
Valley of Enchantment, Waterman Canyon and
Woodlands remain on voluntary evacuation status.
Road Access:
Lake
Arrowhead residents can only return using
Highway 138 from the Silverwood Lake area.
Running Springs residents can use Highway 38
through Big Bear or Highway 18 through Lucerne
Valley.
Road
Closures:
Highway 173
remains closed at Lake Arrowhead Road. No
access will be allowed on State Highway 18
through San Bernardino or through the Big Bear
area. In addition, State Highway 330
remains closed. See additional Road
Closures in General Information Section, next
page.
Personnel:
2,998 Fatalities:
4
Injuries: 6
Incident: Grand
Prix Fire Expected
Containment: 11/04/03 1800 Hours
Acreage:
59,448
Containment: 97%
Structure Loss:
135 homes, 60 outbuildings and 1 commercial
structure destroyed. 71 homes, 1 commercial
building and 10 outbuildings have been damaged.
Evacuation
Orders:
All evacuation
orders have been lifted. Entry into Silverwood
Lake and surrounding areas is restricted to
residents only. Check points have been placed
at the Highway 138 and 173 intersection and on
Highway 18 at Waterman Canyon.
Personnel:
588
Injuries: 34
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Road Closures:
|
Hwy. 330 @ Live Oak |
|
Hwy. 330 @ Hwy. 30 |
|
Hwy. 189 @ Hwy 18 (Lake Gregory) |
|
Hwy. 173 @ Arrowhead Lake Road |
|
Hwy. 173 @ Hook Creek |
|
Hwy. 138 @ 173 (open to residents with
passes) |
|
Hwy. 138 @ Saw Pit (open to residents
with I.D.) |
|
Hwy. 18 North of 40th St.
(Sheriff issuing passes to residents of
Waterman Cyn. with I.D.) |
|
Hwy. 18 @ Big Bear Dam open to Running
Springs area (residents with Passes) |
|
Hwy. 18 W/B @ Rim Forest |
|
Hwy. 18 @ Knob Hill |
|
I-215 Open with delays due to guardrail
work and escorts |
Evacuation
Centers:
·
San Bernardino Int’l Airport (2065 E. Perimeter,
San Bernardino, 909-888-1485)
·
Damus Building at National Orange Show – Mill &
“E” Street, San Bernardino
The American Red
Cross has deployed Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV)
into areas where residents are returning to
their homes. The ERV’s provide meals, Family
Services and Disaster Mental Health.
The shelters at
Apple Valley High School, Hesperia High School,
Victor Valley High School and Victor Valley
College were closed yesterday at 1600. Evacuees
from these centers were transferred to the Damus
Building at the National Orange Show in San
Bernardino.
Evacuees are also being
accepted at Hesperia Lakes and Mojave Narrows
Regional Park, however these are not American
Red Cross Shelter sites).
Animal
Evacuation Centers:
-
San Bernardino Shelter (333 Chandler, San
Bernardino, 909-384-1304 or 909-384-5275)
-
Devore Shelter (19777 Shelter Way, Devore,
909-887-8055)
-
San Bernardino International Airport (2065 E.
Perimeter, San Bernardino, 909-888-1485)
-
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds (14800 Seventh
St., Victorville, 800-472-5609)
-
Rancho Cucamonga Shelter (11780 Arrow Route,
Rancho Cucamonga, 909-466-5609)
-
Mojave Narrows Regional Park (18000 Yates Road,
Victorville, 760-245-2226) Accepting horses and
cows
-
Glen Helen Holding Center (800-472-5609)
-
Yucaipa Regional Park (33700 Oak Glen Road,
Yucaipa)
-
Horseman’s Center (24320 Hwy 18, Apple Valley,
760-240-7000 x-7555)
-
Victor Valley Protective League (Apple Valley
Animal Shelter, 21779 Zuni Road, Apple Valley)
-
Barstow Humane Society (2480 E. Main St.,
Barstow)
-
Ingall’s Park (6th Street and
Crestview, Norco)
School
Closures:
All San
Bernardino County School District will open on
Monday, November 3, 2003 with the exception of
Rim of the World Unified and Bear Valley
Unified. More information can be obtained at
(909) 386-2413.
Federal
Assistance: FEMA help line: 909-621-FEMA
Salvation Army
(clothing donations) 909-888-1336
Disaster
Assistance (city assistance)
Fire
Information:
San Bernardino
County Fire, 800-355-8800
Joint
Information Center, 909-382-7661
Website info:
www.calmast.org
www.arb.ca.gov/smp/progdev/pubeduc/wfgv8.pdf
NEWS
From the County of San
Bernardino
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2003
7:30 P.M.
For more information
contact
Renee Groese (909) 356-3967 or
Cindy Owens at (909) 356-3963
Safety
Release
As
residents return back to their mountain
community homes, there are several
hazards that residents need to be aware
of such as:
·
Winter
driving conditions now exist in the
mountains. Be prepared for icy roads
and snow conditions. Carry chains,
water, and blankets inside your
vehicle. Also keep the gas tank of your
vehicle as full as possible at all
times.
·
Rock
slides, mudslides, and flooding are
likely when winter weather arrives. Be
prepared with extra food, water,
flashlights, radios, and batteries in
case you are trapped by the weather at
your house.
·
Debris
and trees in the roadways. Debris will
continue to be a problem throughout the
wintertime as branches holding the
weight of snow can break and block
roadways.
·
Trees
that are burned through partially at the
base, top, or branches can fall at
anytime. Firefighters and tree fallers
are working to drop as many trees as
they can, but 100% removal may not be
possible.
·
As
snow falls, be aware of overhead debris,
such as tree limbs, or trees that may
fall due to the weight of the snow.
There will be power
outages in the mountain communities due
to several power poles, power lines, and
transmission stations that were burned
in the fire. If you do see downed power
lines, please call Southern California
Edison at 1-800-611-1911. For other
Edison related issues call Edison at
1-800-655-4555. It is highly
recommended that all residents with
generators
do not
connect them to residential electrical
services as this may cause serious
injury to residents and/or utility
workers.
When
returning home, do not use candles or
other open flame sources for light or
heat due to the inherent fire danger.
For further information,
contact the Joint Information Center at
(909) 381-3151 or
www.calmast.org
or
www.sbcounty.gov. |
News From the County of San
Bernardino
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3,
2003
2:59 PM
For more
information contact
Renee Groese
(909) 356-3967 or
Cindy Owens at
(909) 356-3963
RE-ENTRY PHASE V-1
The mandatory evacuations for Twin Peaks, Blue
Jay, Rimforest, Skyforest, and Lake Arrowhead
west of Hook Creek road will be reduced to a
voluntary evacuation on Monday, November 03,
2003, at 2:30 p.m. This includes all the
residents that live south of Hook Creek Road off
Cumberland Drive in the Cedar Ridge area.
Access is for residents only.
Residents for
these communities must have a pass issued to
them from either the San Bernardino County
Sheriff’s Department or California Highway
Patrol to enter these communities.
Proof of residence, such as a Driver’s license
and/or utility bill, will be required to receive
a resident-only pass. The passes can be
obtained at:
·
San Bernardino International Airport, Evacuation
Center, 3rd Street at Del Rosa Drive,
San Bernardino (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
·
Fire Emergency Local Assistance Center (also at
the airport), 105 N. Leland Norton Way, San
Bernardino (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
·
Wildwood Park, Waterman Avenue at 40th
Street, San Bernardino (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
·
Highway 138, north of Highway 173, Silverwood
Lake area
All
residences east of Cumberland Drive on Hook
Creek Road in Cedar Glen remain under mandatory
evacuation.
Due to the possibility of heavy traffic
congestion, fire officials are advising the
public not to bring trailers, motor homes, and
other high profile vehicles into these areas on
Monday. Access to the Lake Arrowhead
communities will
only
be allowed on State Highway 138 from Interstate
15 or State Highway 173 to State Highway 138.
State Highway 173 remains closed from Arrowhead
Lake Road to Lake Arrowhead.
No access will
be allowed on State Highway 18 through San
Bernardino or through the Big Bear area.
RE-ENTRY PHASE V-2
The mandatory evacuations for the Running
Springs, Arrowbear, Fredalba, Green Valley, and
Enchanted Forest have been reduced to voluntary
evacuations on Monday, November 03, 2003 at 1
p.m. Although no passes are required for these
communities,
proof of residence is required at the checkpoint
at State Highway 18 at the Big Bear dam.
Residents can only access these areas by State
Highway 38 through Big Bear or State Highway 18
through the Lucerne Valley.
State Highway
330 remains closed.
There will be no fuel station services available
in these areas. Residents need to ensure that
their vehicles are full with fuel before
returning home, especially as winter conditions
are expected in the mountain communities.
Grocery services will be unavailable or
extremely limited, so residents will need to
provide their own food when returning to the
mountains.
Residents of
Skyforest and Running Springs should be cautious
about slick surfaces in their communities. Foam
or gel applied to decks, parking areas and other
surfaces by fire fighters may result in
extremely slippery surfaces, presenting a hazard
to people and vehicles.
Residents returning to their homes should be
prepared to have no utilities. As power is
restored to the substations, residents can
expect to have intermittent power. Southern
California Edison (SCE) recommends to residents
not to power up generators at this time. It
presents a safety hazard to the resident as well
as to the utility workers. If you have any
questions, contact SCE at 1-800-655-4555.
Currently, sanitation services are working, but
could go down as work is conducted on
utilities. It is recommended that all residents
take flashlights, portable radios, batteries,
food storage containers, and drinking water with
them to their houses. Do not use candles or
other sources of open flame for light or heat
due to the inherent fire danger associated with
these items. Charcoal barbeques are not to be
used as a heat source due to the lethal amounts
of carbon monoxide that can build up inside a
home. Each resident needs to be prepared for
winter driving conditions, so have snow chains,
blankets, and water inside each vehicle.
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of San
Bernardino County, Dennis Hansberger, has issued
Fire Emergency Regulation Number 3 which states
that persons who enter any area that they are
not issued a pass for can be cited, arrested,
fined and/or sentenced to a jail term. This
also applies to the transfer of a pass to a
non-resident as well as counterfeit passes.
When returning to your home, check all
utilities for leaks and report them to your
utility company. For information regarding the
proper disposal of food in your
refrigerator/freezer contact San Bernardino
County Health at (909) 387-4608.
The mountain communities are still experiencing
some mild fire activity. Weather forecasts have
changed and there are no expected Santa Ana wind
conditions for next week.
The San
Bernardino National Forest Land remains closed
for all recreational use until further notice.
For those communities still under mandatory
evacuation there are a number of unsafe
conditions that are being addressed. This
includes downed power lines, unsafe roads due to
debris and guardrails that are out. Utility
companies, Cal Trans, County Roads, and other
agencies are working to ensure that these areas
are free of any life safety issues. State
Highway 18 and State Highway 138 have
experienced damage from the fire and crews are
working to provide safe access. Remember when
returning to your communities to drive at safe
speeds as firefighters and utility crews are
still working in the area. Road crews are also
in the area repairing highways and county roads.
For further information, contact the Joint
Information Center at (909) 381-3151 or
www.calmast.org
or
www.sbcounty.gov
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Old Fire Incident -
Nov 3, Noon
Current Acreage: 91, 281 acres. No
change in acreage from yesterday. There
was a reburn of a structure on Sterling
in San Bernardino and a new structure
fire in the Lake Arrowhead area.
Containment: 83% - Estimated date of
containment is Nov. 8.
Structure Loss: 976 residences
destroyed, 35 damaged and 10 commercial
properties destroyed.
Fatalities to Date: 4 civilians.
Injuries to date: 6
Threatened: 50,000 homes, 80,000
outbuildings, 2,000 businesses in the
Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs area.
Personnel: 4,133
Fire started: October 25, 9:17 a.m.,
North Waterman Canyon, San Bernardino.
Fire weather outlook: Light rain and
snow this morning but no accumulation
expected today. Expected wind gusts
today are 30-40 mph. Wind chill at the
higher elevations may be near 0 degrees.
Cause: Suspected arson. San Bernardino
County is offering a reward of $110,000
for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of the person(s)
responsible. Any and all information
please call the San Bernardino County
Sheriff Department's Arson Tip Line at
866-346-7632.
Fire Information: Joint Information
Center 909-383-5688 or go to http://www.calmast.org
Mandatory evacuated areas:
Blue Jay, Twin Peaks, Lake Arrowhead,
Skyforest, Running Springs, Arrowbear,
Cedar Glen, Rimforest, and Green Valley
Lake. This includes the area east of 189
and 18 to Big Bear Dam.
Evacuation Centers:
San Bernardino International Airport
Third Street and Del Rosa
San Bernardino,
fax 909-888-1485
Re-entry passes can be obtained at:
San Bernardino International Airport,
Evacuation Center, 3rd Street at Del
Rosa Drive, San Bernardino
Fire Emergency Local Assistance Center
105 N Leland Norton Way, San Bernardino
Wildwood Park
Waterman Avenue at 40th Street, San
Bernardino
Highway 138, north of Highway 173,
Silverwood Lake area-staffed 24 hours
Road Closures: Subject to change at any
time
SR-18 north of 40th-Waterman Canyon
residents only
SR-18 at Santa's Village
SR-18 at Big Bear Dam
SR-18 at Barton Flats/South Fork
Campground-Big Bear Valley residents
only
SR-189 at Grass Valley
SR-189 at SR18 - Lake
Gregory/Cliffhanger Restaurant
SR-330 at Live Oak
SR-330 at SR 30
SR-138 at 15 to Crest Forest Drive (open
to residents only)
SR 138 at Saw Pit
SR-18 westbound at Rimforest
SR-173 at Lake Arrowhead Road
I-15 open with delays due to guard rail
work and escorts
For additional information on road
closures go to
www.dot.ca.gov or
www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us or
www.calmast.org
Requests for status of individual
structures/homes should be referred to
the Assessor's Station at the Fire
Emergency Local Assistance (FELAC)
1-866-854-3700.
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NEWS
From the County of San
Bernardino
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2003
11:13 AM
For more information
contact
Renee Groese (909) 356-3967 or
Cindy Owens at (909) 356-3963
CHANGE IN EVACUATION STATUS
Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Moonridge, Fawnskin,
Woodlands, Seven Oaks, Angeles Oaks,
Forest Falls, and Barton Flats are now
open to the public, as the voluntary
evacuation of these areas has been
lifted. Access to these areas is from
State Highway 38 or State Highway 18
from Lucerne Valley.
For
further information, contact the Joint
Information Center at (909) 381-3151 or
www.calmast.org or
www.sbcounty.gov.
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11/3/2003 10:39 am
Los Angeles - Crews with Southern
California Gas Company (the Gas Company)
are working closely with fire and police
authorities in the areas affected by the
fires in the Southland to turn off
natural gas service as necessary and to
restore service as soon as it is safe to
do so.
Gas service has has to be shut off to at
least 613 customers directly affected by
the wildfires in the City of San
Bernardino. Another 277 customers have
been shut off in the greater Lake
Arrowhead communities.
Qualifying residential customers are
encouraged to contact the Gas Company
toll-free at (800) 427-2200.
If the natural gas has been shut off,
customers should call (800) 427-2200 for
service and should not try to turn the
gas back on themselves. |
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