Mountain Emergency Updates

Don’t let the new year go up in smoke

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer After the holidays, it’s time to take down the Christmas tree, pack up the lights and decorations and return your home’s decor back to the way it was. Unless you bought a potted live tree that you can plant in your yard, a cut,...

Safely driving on snowy roadways

Jan 30, 2025 | Mountain Emergency Update

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Winter finally arrived in the form of several inches of snow last weekend. Late January through March have historically been the heavier snow months for these mountains, when the most and deepest snows occur. You need to be ready....

San Bernardino County Public Works is winter ready

Jan 30, 2025 | Mountain Emergency Update

In anticipation of the upcoming winter weather – which arrived last weekend – the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is strategically positioning equipment throughout the county. The department’s fleet is fully equipped with chains. The department is...

Where is the snowplow?

Jan 30, 2025 | Mountain Emergency Update

The first thing to remember here on the mountain is which agency is responsible for clearing the snow from which roads. Caltrans is responsible for the numbered highways: 18, 138, 173, 189. The other roads are the responsibility of the county and its Public Works...

How to prepare for power outages and natural disasters

Jan 16, 2025 | Mountain Emergency Update

By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Rural mountain living comes with an even share of natural beauty and challenges, especially when it comes to extreme weather and power outages. Between frequent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) or the recent...