California National Guard Sent to Dig Out Big Bear With Mountain Hot Spot Trapped in Snow
thewrap.commain roads accessing the town closed since Friday.A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said National Guard personnel left Fresno early Thursday morning, expected to arrive midday to San Bernardino County.California Gov.
Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in 13 California counties after back-to-back, record-breaking winter storms swept through the state.The weather caused power outages and closed off state roads in the affected areas of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernandino, San Luis Obispo, Santa barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare.Newsom’s proclamation also cites damaging winds, historic precipitation, snowfall in areas unaccustomed to snow, evacuations and stranded residents.The State Operations Center and the Cal OES have been tasked with response efforts, sending personnel to aid in distributing resources and rescuing those snowed into their homes, especially in San Bernandino County.
Cal Fire has contributed support as well.In a news conference, San Bernandino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey recounted medical calls, responses to fires in trapped vehicles and trees falling through houses, causing collapsed roofs, according to CNN.
Munsey reported 100 rescues by Wednesday evening.Over 70,000 homes remain without power late Thursday morning as reported by PowerOutage.us.
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