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Rain is out of the mountain forecast until Monday, which should give mountain residents time to prepare for what any future storms might bring.
County Public Works crews will continue adding to the 764 miles of County and non-County roads they have serviced during the emergency. Public Works upgraded its GIS map to a Snow Road Widened Status Dashboard so the public can get daily updates on which County and non-County maintained roads have been widened. They also continue to inspect and clear flood control facilities throughout the county to ensure water goes where it's supposed to go.
Dedicated employees from several other County departments will continue providing services to mountain residents through the County's Commodity Points of Distribution, Prescription Delivery Service, Donation Program, emergency shelters on the mountain and down the hill, and through the help line at 909-387-3911. Details on these programs can be found on the County's Snow Information website and in the items further down in this newsletter.
Residents can prepare for any upcoming storms by making sure they have food, water, medications, and other supplies on hand if for some reason the weather prevents them from leaving home. They should also protect their property with sandbags if needed. Information on sandbags can be found on the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District website.
Residents are urged to be prepared and make sure they are signed up for emergency notifications and also download the SB Ready app. Residents can do both on the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District website.
Reporting problems made easy!
As the clean up and Storm Response continues in the mountains, now is a great time to download San Bernardino County's SeeClickFix app. It's free and it allows county residents to provide the County Public Works team with pictures, videos, and descriptions of issues in areas maintained by County Public Works Transportation, Special Districts, or Flood Control.
SeeClickFix allows residents to request cindering on local roads and report issues such as snow damage or cars blocking snow plows. The app can also be used to report flooding, blocked storm drains, and potholes.
You can download the app at Google Play or the Apple App Store. Get more information at the Department of Public Works website.
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County damage assessment teams canvass the mountains
County firefighters and Building and Safety officials have joined forces to inspect and assess storm-damaged properties throughout the county's snow-impacted mountain communities. The inspections are key to determining if a structure is safe to inhabit before repairs are performed.
Damage estimates are the strongest tool local communities have in convincing state and federal agencies to provide relief. That's why the County is encouraging mountain property owners to use an online property damage reporting tool developed by the County Fire District to report moderate to major damage to residential and commercial buildings caused by the winter storms.
The information reported by property owners will be part of the total damage estimate provided to the state, which will then decide whether to seek aid from federal agencies such as FEMA.
Owners of property in the County's unincorporated areas seeking to repair or rebuild their storm-damaged structures are eligible for to have up to $5,000 in County planning and building fees waived thanks to action taken this week by the Board of Supervisors. Those looking to rebuild should consult the County's new Mountain Region Snowstorm Rebuild Questions & Answers document.
Funding approved by the Board is also making is possible for the County to reimburse residents of our unincorporated areas up to $500 toward the cost of removing snow from their property.
A complete list of resources and links is available on the County Snow Information website.
 Prescription delivery service still available
The County remains committed to supporting and providing mountain residents impacted by the winter storms with all the help they need. Our prescription delivery service continues to be available to those with transportation limitations.
If you or someone you know needs assistance and are unable to pick up a filled or refilled prescription, call the Storm Information Line at (909) 387-3911, and press 3.
County donation program brings out the best in our neighbors
The donations keep rolling in, literally!
We are fortunate to continue receiving badly needed supplies for the residents of our mountain communities as they recover from the recent blizzard.
You can make a difference by calling our Storm Information Line at (909) 387-3911, press 4 or visit our donations portal.
 County C-PODs serving hundreds of residents each day
The County Office of Emergency Services continues to operate five Commodity Points of Distribution at five sites stretching from Wrightwood to Running Springs. Lately more than 700 people each day visit these sites to receive free food, water, and necessary supplies.
See the graphic below for information on where and when provisions are available.
 
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