Trona Earthquake Update No. 3

San Bernardino County, California sent this bulletin at 07/08/2019 01:09 PM PDT

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first district supervisor robert lovingood

Trona Earthquake Update No. 3

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  • Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV) have been traveling through the community of Trona and assisting where needed. They have been handing out water, snacks, and clean-up kits to residents in need.
  • One Red Cross ERV has been sent to Trona High School, 83600 Trona Road, to supply sandwiches and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until potable water service is restored.
  • Pacific Gas & Electric reported that all natural gas service has been restored to the Trona area. For residents needing gas restoration, call 1 (800) PGE-5000 and ask for earthquake restoration services.
  • Bottled water is available for residents and their animals at Trona High School 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
  • Behavioral Health staff will be available at Trona High School for any residents needing support services, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • The water main received extensive damage and is still being repaired. We do not have an estimated time of service restoration. Updates will be provided as we receive them.
  • County Supervisor Lovingood met with first responders and community leaders in Trona Saturday. He continues to work to obtain additional resources for Trona.
  • There is still work underway to establish a cooling center for residents to use during the heat of the day. A couple of sites being considered are currently being assessed.
  • The Office of Emergency Services is in process of considering establishment of a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for Trona residents to have a one-stop location with resource information for needed assistance.
  • Portapoties have been delivered to the Trona area.
  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital has re-opened
  • Argus Avenue between Sage Street and Wildrose Street has re-opened.
  • If residents need a cool place to go, the Kerr McGee Community Center located at 100 W. California Avenue, Ridgecrest, is open to all residents.
  • A once-a-day shuttle will depart from Trona High School at 10 a.m. and return from the American Red Cross Shelter in Ridgecrest ‪at 12:00 p.m. (noon). The Victor Valley Transit Authority will be providing the transportation service.
  • There are services for Disaster Health, Mental Health, and Spiritual care available at the shelter located at Kerr McGee Community Center.
  • Southern California Edison has restored electricity to Trona. If additional work requires electricity to be shut off, we will provide updates as we receive them. 

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