Over the past several days, we’ve heard from many concerned residents about Southern California Edison’s (SCE) power outages. Some of these outages drag on for more than a week and people…
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Category: California wildfires
In a new video interview, Supervisor Dawn Rowe and San Bernardino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey address fire safety, preparedness, and ongoing challenges in the wake of devastating fires in…
Power outages can create significant challenges, especially regarding food safety and hygiene. San Bernardino County Public Health urges residents to prevent illness during and after power disruptions. From understanding which…
Critical fire weather conditions are expected as Santa Ana winds return Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Gusts could reach up to 55 mph in some areas, combined with extremely low…
A Red Flag Warning is a critical alert issued when weather conditions create a high wildfire risk. This warning doesn’t necessarily mean that a fire is burning but that the…
In emergencies, timely information can make all the difference. San Bernardino County offers essential tools to help residents stay informed and prepared: the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS) and the San Bernardino Ready…
Supervisor Rowe’s editorial was originally published in the Redlands Community News on December 13, 2024. As winter approaches, residents and businesses downslope of the Bridge Fire and Line Fire burn…
The Big Bear Association of Realtors, in partnership with the Rim O’ the World Association of Realtors and the Realtor Relief Foundation, offers financial assistance to residents impacted by evacuations…
Supervisor Rowe’s editorial was originally published in the Yucaipa News Mirror on November 14, 2024. At the June 25 San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting, I introduced a resolution…
Residents of Devore can take advantage of upcoming Chipper Days provided by San Bernardino County Fire. This program, designed to help residents manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk, offers free…
The Line Fire, which has burned over 43,000 acres, surged unexpectedly on Sunday as it ran up the Santa Ana River drainage. While firefighters had anticipated some movement along the…
At a press conference on Thursday, September 12, San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson announced nine charges against Justin Halstenberg of Norco, who is suspected of starting the devastating…
Two school districts in the Third District have announced plans to remain closed due to the Line Fire. In a social media post, Redlands Unified School District said, “Due to…
The #LineFire is now 20,553 acres and 3% contained. Firefighters and night-flying aircraft continued to work to secure the south-west flank of the fire, nearest to the communities. Today will…
On Saturday, September 7, San Bernardino County proclaimed the existence of a local emergency in response to the Line Fire, which has spread from Highland toward the mountain communities, prompting…
On June 25, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Rowe’s resolution, calling on the Insurance Commissioner, Governor, and Legislature to take urgent action to strengthen and…