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What’s the weather like up there?

We hear this question a lot!

Did you know that we have links to weather station data and highway cameras on our webpage?

Be in the know – click here for weather station data and here for the highway cameras

Posted in: Around the District, Community, Customer Infomation, Drought, Emergencies, From the Office, Hazardous Weather Outlook, High Wind Warning, Pine Cove Water District, Rain, Road Conditions, Snow, Storms, Weather, Weekend, Winter

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Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr Day

Pine Cove Water District office will be closed on Monday, January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 17th at 9 a.m.  If you have a water emergency, there will be someone on call.  You can call the office and listen to the recorded message or call 951-294-8282, which is our emergency number.  Remember, this number is for true water emergencies only.  Please wait until Tuesday to call about an other water issues.  Our normal business hours for next week will be Tuesday through Friday, from 9 am until 4 pm.

Posted in: Community, Customer Infomation, From the Office, Holidays, Pine Cove Water District, Upcoming Events, Weekend

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Closed for New Year

Pine Cove Water District would like to wish everyone a very happy new year!

The office will be closed Monday January 2nd in observance of New Years. If you would like to make a payment while we are closed you can do so online or drop it though the office door slot. If you have a water emergency like a burst pipe or leak please call the On Call Emergency Line (951) 294-8282.

Due to the office closure, we have extended the bill due date to January 5th. If you are on auto pay, the charge will be done on the 3rd.

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe New Year!

Posted in: Community, From the Office, Holidays, Pine Cove Water District, Water Bills, Weekend

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Extreme Winter Weather Precautions!

The weather station is predicting some inclement weather coming up soon. Here are some reminders of important steps you can take to protect yourself, your pet (if applicable) and your dwelling during very cold, icy and snowy conditions.  These steps will help you be prepared for any extreme freeze in your area and help you stay safe and warm.

Pitch In:
When cold weather and extreme snow storms hit, it is important for everyone to pitch in and be a community. Things you can do to help include:  If you are clearing snow from your car or around it, please place any snow onto grassy areas.  Please don’t place snow onto sidewalks, roadways, fire hydrants or other areas that have already been cleared.

Heat:
Set your heater on at least 60-65 degrees and leave it on until any threat of a freeze is over. If there is an extreme risk of freezing, leave your faucets dripping a very small amount of water – both your hot water and cold water. Leave cabinet doors under any sink area open so warm air can circulate around pipes.

Space Heaters:
We recommend that you not utilize a space heater unless absolutely necessary.  But, if you are utilizing one there are important steps you must take.  Please read the manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels carefully.

Some key things to consider include:
Keep it at least three feet away from any other object – including papers, clothing and rugs – and maintain a three-foot radius around the space heaters.  Place space heaters on level, flat surfaces. Never place heaters on cabinets, tables, furniture or carpet. Be sure to never leave a space heater unattended, and turn it off when you’re leaving a room or going to sleep.  Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip, which could overheat. Do not plug any other electrical devices into the same outlet as the heater.

Ovens & Candles:
Please do not in any instance ever use your oven to provide any heat. While it is ok to cook with the oven door closed, leaving oven doors open, even just a crack, can omit carbon monoxide (CO), which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Never leave lit candles unattended or burning close to any papers, clothing, rugs or curtains.

Other Ways to Stay Warm at Home:
Consider placing rolled up towels at the base of any exterior door – especially any patio doors. This will help keep any slight cold drafts from entering. If needed, grab a blanket and a sweatshirt and head over to the warming center located at the town library. Consider grabbing a hot cup of coffee or tea on your way.

No Frozen Pipes:
Keep faucets running at a slow drip. This will ensure constant water circulation through the pipes and help prevent the water from standing still and freezing. Also, keep your dwelling heated to at least 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature falls below 60 degrees, the pipes may freeze and break, causing a leak that will more than likely affect not only your home, but all those surrounding you.

Braving the Cold:
If you have to go outside, dress in lightweight layers. Using several thinner layers can provide better insulation than one or two thick layers. If possible, the first layer should be long underwear made out of a nonabsorbent material. If you have to be outside for an extended period of time, make sure your feet stay dry. This is key to keeping our bodies warm. To keep feet dry in cold, snowy weather, wear waterproof boots and socks made of fleece, IsoWool or similar type fabrics. In extreme winter conditions, ice accumulation is often inevitable. Please take extra caution when navigating exterior stair wells, sidewalks, parking garage/lots, etc..

Keeping Pets Safe & Warm:
Our pets will need to go outside regardless of weather conditions. So if you are a pet owner, put booties on their paws before taking them outside. Cold air, sleet and snow can give pets chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin. And if their paws aren’t covered, pets can risk exposure to dangerous chemicals from ice-melting agents that they may then lick off of their bare paws. Again, if you don’t have booties available, your socks will do the trick. And be sure to check their paws when they come inside as chunks of ice can get stuck in between their paws.

Don’t Forget Your Ice and Snow-Covered Car:
Keep your gas tank full. Cold temperatures can cause condensation to form on the walls of a nearly empty gas tank. Soon, that water can drip down into the gas. Since water is heavier than gas, it will eventually sink to the bottom of the tank, where it can make its way into the fuel lines and freeze, blocking the flow of gas into your engine and stranding you.

 

Stay safe and warm this season.

Posted in: Around the District, Community, Customer Infomation, From the Office, Hazardous Weather Outlook, Leaks, Pets and Animals, Pine Cove Water District, Snow, Storms, Weather, Winter

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December Billing and Inserts

Hello Residents of Pine Cove!

December billing (due January 5, 2023) is going out this week. If you get emailed bills, you should have already received yours.

This months mailed billing included our Winter Newsletter, Evacuation Checklist, and Property Hardening. Click here to view those items.

The bi-monthly minimum is $77.00 for two month billing period, excluding any water usage. Water usage is billed as follows:
$7.00 per thousand gallons from 0 to 7,500 gallons
$9.00 per thousand gallons from 7,500 to 15,000 gallons
$11.00 per thousand gallons over 15,000

Water bills are mailed around the 1st of the Billing Month (even months). All bills are due and payable by the 1st of the following month (odd months). Any bill not paid by the due date will be termed delinquent and subject to a $15.00 late fee and/or termination. If shut off, a reconnect fee of $75.00 will be charged, in addition to the current amount due, to re-establish service.

There are several ways to pay your bill. ACH Auto Draft is a free service; the payment is automatically taken out of your bank account (filled out form required). You can log on to your account online, and pay with a Visa/Mastercard/Discover, or E-check. To register your account online, you will need your account number, and the Municipality Code which is PineCoveWDCA. Go to www.pcwd.org and click the “Billing” tab and the Payment option link. Next, click on the www.ub-pay.com link and register your account from there. You can come into the office and pay by check, cash, or card (one person at a time). Call with a credit/debit card (Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card). Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.

Posted in: Around the District, Community, Company News, Compost, Customer Infomation, Emergencies, Fire, Freebies, From the Office, Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, Mulch, Pets and Animals, Pine Cove Water District, Rain Barrels, Upcoming Events, Water Bills, Water Conservation, Wood chips

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**NEWS RELEASE** Pile burning scheduled in Pine Cove, Nov 30 & Dec 2, 2022

Riverside County Fire Department in Cooperation with CAL FIRE

NEWS RELEASE

Stone Creek Pile Burning to be Conducted

Wednesday, Nov. 30th and Friday, Dec. 2nd, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, in cooperation with California State Parks, will be conducting vegetation management pile burns near Saw Mill Flats Rd, next to Stone Creek Campground.

For the full News Release, click here.

Don’t be alarmed if you see/smell smoke.

Stay safe neighbors.

Posted in: Around the District, Community, Fire, Upcoming Events

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Spark of Love Toy Drive

Pine Cove Water District is happy to be a part of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, ABC7, Toys for Tots, and Southern California firefighters’ Spark of Love 2022

Over the years, the Spark of Love toy drive has successfully collected and distributed nearly 9 million toys. Let’s make this year’s holiday season even brighter by delivering joy to those who need it most!

We have a donation box outside our office for your donation of a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment. For the safety of the items donated we will be bringing it in when we close for the day and bring it back outside in the morning when we open.

 

You can also donate by texting “SPARK” to 24365 or online at https://supportlafd.kindful.com/ to make a donation via credit card. All proceeds will go toward buying toys or sports equipment for the children.

Suggested Toy Donation Item
While they receive many toys for younger children, they are always short on infant and teen items. For teens, it’s suggested: cameras, watches, sunglasses, earphones, skateboards, scooters, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, hair tools (i.e., blow dryers, flat irons, etc.), jewelry, make-up brushes, and crossbody bags/handbags.

Please NO toy weapons (i.e., guns, knives, lightsabers, etc.), glass products, liquids, and toiletries (i.e., fragrances, nail polish, etc.).

For questions about the Spark of Love toy drive, please e-mail SparkOfLove@fire.lacounty.gov

Posted in: Around the District, Community, From the Office, Pine Cove Water District

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**NEWS RELEASE** Pile burning scheduled in Pine Cove, November 22, 2022

Riverside County Fire Department in Cooperation with CAL FIRE

NEWS RELEASE

Stone Creek Pile Burning to be Conducted

Wednesday, Nov. 9th, Thursday, Nov. 10th and Friday, Nov. 11th, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, in cooperation with California State Parks, will be conducting vegetation management pile burns near Saw Mill Flats Rd, next to Stone Creek Campground.

For the full News Release, click here.

Don’t be alarmed if you see/smell smoke.

Stay safe neighbors.

Posted in: Around the District, Community, Customer Infomation, Fire, Fire Abatement

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