Firecams
We now have firecams up on the website! They can sense fire and automatically alert interested parties.
The two cams at the bottom of this page are the new ones:
Archive for Fire
Disaster Preparedness Checklist
We’re starting to get into our fire season and it’s always a good idea to prepare or freshen up your Go Bag. Talk to family, friends, neighbors and make a plan! Decide where to meet, where to stay, where you are going. If you have pets plan ahead for them as well and have prepared go bags for them. If you do not have a car, make a plan ahead of time. Ask a friend or a neighbor ahead of time, if you can ride off the hill with them. If you have a car, keep 1/2 tank of gas in it at all times. If the power goes out, the stations may not be able to pump gas unless they have a generator and even then they may only be able to take cash payments. Remember, in case of an emergency the number one priority is safety first. Proper advanced preparations can ease the stress of evacuation and help you make sure all the necessities are not left behind or forgotten.
Prescribed Burn
Fire Personnel to Implement the Thomas Mt. Prescribed Fire Project starting June 10
The San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Thomas Mountain, starting June 10.
The operation is planned to last from seven to 10 days. The district intends to complete approximately 2,500 acres; the district prescribed burned 2,500 acres on Thomas Mt., in the summer of 2023.
Road closures will include Thomas Mountain Road 6S13 to 6S15 (Forest Service roads) and Rouse Ridge Road 5S15 (Forest Service road), which already has a closure. There will also be a closure of Forest Service yellow post sites (camping sites) on Thomas Mountain. The Ramona Trail 3E26 will also be closed. These closures will be implemented for the safety of the public and fire personnel. Personnel will be driving large vehicles while conducting the burn and patrolling the area.
Smoke and flames will be visible during the day and night. Staff and resources will be stationed overnight.
The Thomas Mountain Prescribed Fire project is located immediately west of State Route 74 and the community of Thomas Mountain. It is south of Lake Hemet. Other communities in the vicinity include Idyllwild, Garner Valley, Mountain Center, Pine Cove, Anza, the Santa Rosa Tribe Reservation, the Cahuilla Tribe Reservation and the Ramona Band of Cahuilla Tribe Reservation.
See the full news release at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1177296&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Yj6KFKQLk_okrfzv5W1xt0uR0zUel6xhLym45JC6BV1EkT4kxCyCFuB4_aem_AfrXivwm-2IAIcE-ERSupALgYyf-o8aNwc70n04Z1VL3Q7TqcKHjf4wsVVQJL1_sbm4PwjYYa1LGbL40Sn8ZHTXB
Do you have fresh batteries?
When was the last time you updated the batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, etc.? We are heading into fire season and if you haven’t done so, now is the time.
Stay safe.
~Jennifer
Seeing smoke?
The USFS has a prescribed burn near the Keenwild station on 2/1 & 2/2 from 8am – 6pm.
Smoke will be visible from Idyllwild
Posted in: Around the District, Community, Fire, Fire Abatement
Leave a Comment (0) →**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
Leave a Comment (0) →**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.
October Billing
October billing went out this week. If you get emailed bills, you should’ve already received yours.
This months mailed billing includes a notice from Cal Fire regarding Wildfire Actions and Low cost Retrofitting and Defensible Space. In case you don’t get the paper mailing, I’ve attached those items here.
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 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 with a mask.
Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.
Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card.