June Lake Fire Dept

DUE TO RISK OF AVALANCHE SNOW REMOVAL SUSPENDING IN SOME AREAS Please be advised that the Mono County Road Division has temporarily suspended snow removal opera...tions and closed the following 3 roads due to risk of avalanche: Twin Lakes Road in Bridgeport beyond the Twin Lakes Resort, Lakeview Drive in June Lake, and Crowley Lake Drive between McGee Creek and Long Valley. These 3 Roads are closed until snow removal operations resume, when the roads will be re-opened. For additional information and updates, please visit the County’s Road Closure webpage at: https://monocounty.ca.gov/roads/page/county-road-closures. See more

ATTN DRIVERS: U.S. Highway 395 will remain CLOSED until Friday. Maintenance crews will be working around the clock, plowing snow and dropping cinders, to manage... the storm. Caltrans will reassess the highway tomorrow. Southbound U.S. Hwy 395 is closed from the Nevada State Line to SR 203. Northbound U.S. Hwy 395 is closed from 2.1 miles south of the Inyo/Mono county line to the Nevada State Line. Both closures will remain in place until Friday at the earliest. Please check quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest info. Picture Credit: Clint Weier

Good morning everyone! While we are all digging out, remember to clear space around your heater and dryer exhaust vents. We don’t want cabon monoxide building up in your home.

MONO COUNTY FREE PUBLIC HEALTH TESTING HAS MOVED LOCATIONS TO THE EDISON HALL PARKING AREA AND WILL NOW BE DRIVE-UP TESTING SO YOU CAN STAY IN YOUR CAR, WITH WA...LK-INS ALSO TAKEN. We apologize for the delay getting this to you; it should have gone out yesterday am. The testing has now also moved to a new lab, and we heard today results should be back within 48 hours, which is welcome news. There is another testing date this week, on Thursday, details below. We will also post more on the other free tests in the county, the Baseline/Verily tests, which have moved to the Sierra Star Golf Course, with an appointment, which makes the wait less crazy most days. Both tests are now self administered, meaning you get to stick the swab up your own nose. So much fun for all! START: PUBLIC HEALTH MOVES TO NEW TESTING LOCATION BEGINNING JANUARY 4, 2021 Beginning Monday, January 4, 2021, the Mono County Public Health Department will be conducting COVID-19 testing for Mono County residents at the Mammoth Lakes Foundation (Edison Hall) located at 100 College Parkway. Testing will be scheduled every Monday and Thursday from 11:00am-3:00pm, weather permitting. Participants will be directed to remain in their vehicles for testing, however, walk-up testing is available. Vehicles are required to access the Mammoth Lakes Foundation parking lot from College Parkway, adjacent to Wagon Wheel Road. Testing is OPEN to the public - no appointment necessary. Testing also available for contact tracing referrals and symptomatic clients referred from the 211 Nurse Line. END

This storm is not yet over! While some areas got a break in snow activity during the day today, the main snow band will return across much of western Nevada thi...s evening, with snow likely continuing into the Thursday morning commute. Slow down and use extra caution as roads will be icy or snow covered. For the Sierra, dangerous life-threatening blizzard conditions will continue through Thursday. Avoid heading outdoors or travel on roads (many are already closed) until this storm ends. Graphic contains: 1) Satellite image from Wednesday afternoon with storm system off the Oregon coast and a large area of clouds spreading over California-Nevada. 2) Forecast radar simulation for 8 PM this evening showing widespread area of snow over the eastern Sierra and much of western Nevada.

JLFD would like to report that there are multiple trees down (or are about to come down) around the loop after an extreme wind event this evening. Caltrans District 9 is currently working on Hwy 158 in the road, so please watch out for them. There maybe other downed power lines / hanging trees in the area so please look around your surroundings.

ATTN DRIVERS: A High-Profile Prohibition is now in place on U.S. Highway 395 from north Bishop to the Nevada State Line. During this prohibition, campers, trailers, and permit loads are restricted from driving this section of U.S. Hwy 395.

On this GivingTuesday, please consider donating to the residents of Northern Mono County who were impacted by the Mountain View Fire. Many people lost everythin...g they had--their homes, property, belongings--all gone. Please join us in "giving local" this holiday season in support of our fellow community members. Link to donate - https://www.paypal.com/donate/ Photo: Dakota Snider

U.S. Hwy 395 will remain closed overnight from just north of Bishop to the Nevada State Line due to heavy snow, winds and ice. Maintenance leadership will assess the reopening of this route tomorrow.

IMACA FOOD DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION FOR JANUARY 5, 2021 If you are a local family or individual recently laid off due to COVID-19, IMACA food distribution will ...be available on January 5, 2021 from 10am-12pm on Center Street behind the Promenade on Main Street in Mammoth Lakes. Recipients will need to fill out IMACA paperwork in order to check-in. All items are available free of charge and distribution will be done via a drive through set up. Please spread the word to others who may also be in need! Si usted es una familia o individuo local recientemente despedido debido a COVID-19, la distribución de alimentos IMACA estará disponible el de de Enero de 10 am al mediodía en Center Street detrás del Promenade en Main Street en Mammoth Lakes. Los destinatarios deberán completar la documentación de IMACA para poder "registrarse". Todos los artículos están disponibles de forma gratuita y la distribución se realizará a través de una instalación. Por favor, haga correr la voz con personas que también puedan estar necesitadas. IMACA Food Forms: https://www.imaca.net/food-assistance

JLFD wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmas.

ATTN DRIVERS: A High Wind Advisory is in place on U.S. Highway 395 from the Inyo/Mono county line to the Nevada State Line.

Just an update on the fire in Walker...the reports are saying 80 structures lost, 1 fatality and 20,800 acres burned...lots of animals and live stock were let out to run and are missing! Animal Control is assisting with locating these lost animals. Highway 395 remains closed in that area. Please check CalTrans website for detour information. Our hearts hurt this morning with this news! They did get some precipitation last night and the winds have calmed...crews are continuing to work hot spots today, a long with mop up efforts. June Lake Fire sends our support and prayers to the Walker community...stay strong.

Brush fire in the North County...structures are threatened at this time...very high winds...County Volunteers are on the way. The Community of Walker...we stand with you! Be safe