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Hot Topics / Re: Homeowners Insurance - Who do you have?

« Last post by Bob C on Today at 08:00:26 AM »

Who are you currently with? If not California Fair Plan, then your insurance company is looking for a way to cancel you. There is some new California law since the Bridge fire, than prevents cancelation for things like this for one year, I believe. You're still screwed one year and one day after the fire, but I dont think they can cancel you before one year.

https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/140-catastrophes/MandatoryOneYearMoratoriumNonRenewals.cfm

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Hot Topics / Re: Homeowners Insurance - Who do you have?

« Last post by Lepo on Today at 07:51:33 AM »

Bump.
I am being cancelled due to trees too close to cabin....

There are so many cabins that have trees growing through decks and overhanging. They can't seriously expect us to cut the trees down can they?

Any advice or recommendations on who I should call to get coverage?

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Hot Topics / Re: Bridge Fire: Flood - Debris - Erosion Control

« Last post by Wrightwood on Dec 06, 24, 06:41:07 PM »

For resources about how to prepare for a potential debris flow or flood, please visit

https://burnareainfo.sbcounty.gov/resources/

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Hot Topics / Re: Bridge Fire: Flood - Debris - Erosion Control

« Last post by Wrightwood on Dec 05, 24, 10:41:36 AM »

Hydrophobic soil is a type of soil that repels water, making it difficult for plants to grow and thrive. This condition occurs when organic materials in the soil break down and form waxy coatings around individual soil particles. These coatings prevent water from penetrating into the soil, causing it to bead up on the surface instead.

The primary cause behind hydrophobicity in soils is organic matter. When plant material such as leaves and bark decay on the soil surface, they release waxy substances that coat individual grains of sand or silt. This coating proves resistant to water, causing droplets to bead up on the surface instead of permeating deeper layers. In particular, wildfires can exacerbate this issue by releasing substantial amounts of these waxy residues all at once.

The layer of hydrophobicity is commonly found at or a few centimeters below the surface, parallel to the soil profile. This layer can vary in thickness and abundance and is typically covered by a layer of ash or burned soil.

https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/topic/forestry/F5-After-the-Fires-Hydrophobic-Soils.pdf

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Hot Topics / Re: Bridge Fire: Flood - Debris - Erosion Control

« Last post by Wrightwood on Dec 02, 24, 02:08:38 PM »

SB County Public Works is in the process of placing K-Rails near Evergreen and Acorn based on the recommendations in their Oct 2024 Safety Assessment Team report.

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Hot Topics / Re: FREE Sand Bag Distribution Event

« Last post by Wrightwood on Nov 23, 24, 06:25:12 PM »

The Wrightwood Bridge Fire Sandbag distribution event was a success and a big thank you to all those that made the event possible

960 sandbags handed out
200+ more at location available for pickup.
27 yards of sand used to fill sandbags.
54+ Homeowners attended.

Mountain Hardware
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council
Representatives from Supervisor Cooks office
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Los Angeles Co. Fire Department
San Bernardino Co. Fire Department- Engine/ Harrison Canyon Crew
CAL FIRE- Engine 3579, Pilot Rock Fire Center

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Hot Topics / Re: Mountain High opens 11-22-24

« Last post by Lepo on Nov 23, 24, 09:37:52 AM »

Oops. Found it

https://www.mthigh.com/site/mountain/mountain-info/livecams/index.html

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Hot Topics / Re: Mountain High opens 11-22-24

« Last post by Lepo on Nov 23, 24, 09:36:30 AM »

Does MTN still have live cams? I tried searching but couldn't find any current ones. If you have the links can you post here.

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Hot Topics / Re: FREE Sand Bag Distribution Event

« Last post by Elk on Nov 23, 24, 09:25:43 AM »

Today is the day!

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Hot Topics / Mountain High opens 11-22-24

« Last post by Wrightwood on Nov 21, 24, 07:50:56 AM »

Winter is here! Get your pass, grab your crew, and join us Friday, Nov 22nd, for the start of our Centennial Season. Opening Day is for Pass Holders only and the first 100 guests receive a FREE 686 Beanie. Thanks to our incredible snowmakers the mountain is open top to bottom with 3-4 trails of mostly intermediate terrain and plenty of terrain features.