As reinforcements were arriving Thursday, March 2 following a record-breaking storm that buried San Bernardino Mountain homes and businesses in snow, a helpline has been established for residents who want to leave, the Sheriff’s Department said Thursday, March 2.
Residents who call 909-387-3999 will be added to the list. The Sheriff’s Department and the county Fire Department are prioritizing who will be assisted.
The residents will be taken to a “central location” to be picked up by a family member or to a shelter at Redlands East Valley High, at 31000 E. Colton Ave. in Redlands, said Mara Rodriguez, a sheriff’s spokeswoman.
Rim of The World High, 27400 Highway 18 (Lake Arrowhead) also has a Red Cross shelter. You can get water and food.
The Sheriff’s Department also said it was delivering meals to mountain residents via helicopter on Thursday. The department didn’t say when or where they would be available.
California Highway Patrol stated that Escorts will resume picking up Highways 18 & 330 for those with proofs of residency at 5 p.m.
Caltrans announced that Highway 18 between Big Bear and Lucerne Valley will be open to residents with proofs of residency. Intermittent closes for delivery of food ,…
