John Jacobs
Jul 25, 2018, 1:48:22 PMto Pine Crest Watch
Hello everyone-
There is an active fire that apparently originated near Inspiration Point- homes along Double View are being evacuated right now.
There are apparently multiple fires along Hwy 74 towards Hemet. Steve Taylor reports that a man was apprehended in Hemet- he was seen throwing lighted road flares out of his car while driving downhill.
The information about the fire location at Inspiration Point came from Idyllwild Fire Department at about 12:30. They told a Pine Cove & Fern Valley resident that immediate evac is not required, but it would be a very good idea to prepare immediately.
Please share any information you have via this thread.
Stay safe, and good luck to us all!
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John Jacobs
Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch
888.522.9001
Idyllwild, California 92549
kathystyles01
Jul 25, 2018, 2:25:00 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
thank you John–very valuable information as we sit down here in Fallbrook and hear all kinds of rumors! cameras down at both cabins so assuming power has been cut.Thanks,Kathy
John Jacobs
,Jul 26, 2018, 12:07:31 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update11:30 pm Wednesday
Things are relatively quiet in town now…occasional fire traffic along the highway. Skies are clearer. Town is still completely dark…a transmission line to Idy has apparently cut all power. Guesses are that it may take between 12 hours to 2 days to restore. To my knowledge, at this time, Idyllwild remains under mandatory evacuation orders.
Numerous aerial fire retardant drops in the area of Saunders Meadow Rd (and southward) occurred until nearly sundown. The column of smoke appeared to be moving ESE as the sun dropped.
According to various fire resources, the area of the fire origin (towards Hwy 74 & Strawberry Creek crossing) and Idyllwild will be hopefully managed through the night. There is greater concern for the fire as it moves eastward, south of South Ridge/May Valley/Fleming Valley, during the coming daylight hours. Wind patterns could move the fire in unpredictable directions; as it did during the Mountain Fire. (Worth noting that today….July 25 2018….is the 5 year anniversary of that fire)
Attached is a picture of the fire progressing eastward (south of town) at about 4:15 this afternoon.
Hope you are all safe and well, where-ever you are.
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sheila26
Jul 26, 2018, 4:41:10 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com>
Good morning John. My name is Sheila Kloss, I live in lower Pine Crest
(3 doors down from Tom Visel) I am presently in Chicago visiting family.
Thank you for this information; after checking every site and newscast
I could find, yours is the most informative and detailed and I am
greatly appreciated. My vehicle and my personal fire box of important
papers etc. are safely down in Hemet.My thoughts and prayers are will everyone and our beautiful mountain.Gratefully, Sheila Kloss Pine Crest
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dawn.p
,Jul 26, 2018, 7:39:57 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you, John.
💜Dawn
furpeople54
,Jul 26, 2018, 7:40:22 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Sheila, did Cathy and Mercy get off the mountain?
Reverence for all Life
Vivian Holder
,Jul 26, 2018, 9:46:28 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you, John, for your dedication at keeping us all informed. Really appreciate all you do.
halesdl
Jul 26, 2018, 9:58:12 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks John
Sent from my iPad Lynn &Don
sunny1roxy
Jul 26, 2018, 10:05:37 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
John you’re being such a help to all of us by doing this. I know everyone is so grateful to you.
John Jacobs
Jul 26, 2018, 10:12:35 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update10 AM Thursday
It was a relatively quiet night, except for the sounds of emergency vehicles driving around, and chainsaws in the area of the fire. Skies were relatively clear overnight, but now that the day is warming, smoke is over the town. There is a large plume SE of town from the main fire as it appears to be moving eastward.
Several neighbors remained here along Pine Crest & Riv Co Play Rd. The mood is generally good, though still with concern. Several reports that the area around the Transfer Station is heavily burned. There is a confirmed report of a home in Mountain Center that was lost, and unconfirmed reports of several buildings near Deerfoot Lane and possibly Doubleview.
I just talked with Patrick Reitz a few minutes ago…mandatory evac is still in effect for Idyllwild, though it was lifted for Pine Cove. Hwy 74/243 from Hemet remains closed…Hwy 243 from Banning is open at least to Pine Cove.
Power is still out throughout Idy/Pine Cove. I talked with a SCE employee a few minutes ago up at the station, and he said there are no clear estimates of when it will return. There are two main lines that provide power to Idyllwild- they run up the drainage where this particular fire was started. One of the lines is completely destroyed…the other line looks serviceable, but SCE crews are inspecting it right now to be sure it is safe to energize. His very vague guess was that it could be 24 hours before power might return.
There seems to be general optimism that the main threat has passed as the fire is east of Idyllwild. Firefighting efforts worked very hard to protect the perimeter of the town to the west and south.
Weather is supposed to be hot today, but with relatively low winds…similar to yesterday. This will be helpful in the overall effort, to be sure.
_________________________________________Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch888.522.9001Idyllwild, California 92549
papaila
Jul 26, 2018, 10:22:32 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Many thanks for the update & all of the previous efforts to make this system so effective!
Dan
Dan Papaila
kissmccann
Jul 26, 2018, 10:29:11 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you for the update. We are in Mexico. Mike and Carol McCann
stacyoates
Jul 26, 2018, 11:00:23 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks John for all of the information. Did anyone stay on the hill? We were out of town and came into hemet last night. My parents tried but we’re unable to catch one of our kitties. If the evacuation order hasn’t been lifted my tonight or the morning would anyone be available to get to our house and feed her? Not sure if anyone chose to stay on the mountain. Hope everyone is safe.
kathystyles01
,Jul 26, 2018, 12:43:06 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Great news…thanks so much for the update; we’ll be up to check on our cabins as soon as they let people back in.
Best to all of you,
Kathy
John Jacobs
Jul 26, 2018, 12:48:07 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Some pics from this morning:
In front of Idyllwild School
Home covered with retardant along Doubleview. Note the burned trees within feet of the home.
Destroyed home along Deerfoot.
Amphitheater at Idyllwild Arts. Ground still very hot with spotfires in the area.
Building at Idyllwild Arts.
_________________________________________Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch888.522.9001Idyllwild, California 92549
John Jacobs
unread,Jul 26, 2018, 1:40:48 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Video taken at 11 am today, from Deerfoot Lane, looking south towards Hwy 74, and panning east towards direction of May Valley and main fire activity. Note the aircraft exiting the column after an apparent retardant drop.
carlos adames
Jul 26, 2018, 2:36:31 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks for the call John, I’m at a hotel with dogs in Redlands
John Jacobs
Jul 26, 2018, 3:51:02 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update3:30 pm Thursday
Though evac orders for Pine Cove were lifted earlier today, mandatory evac orders were made for the area between McCall park in the south, to Pinewood in the north (off of Black Mountain Road). It appears the fire has now moved northward from the May Valley area into the Wilderness area east and directly above Tahquitz Peak. From town, much of South Ridge has active plumes of smoke rising above it. There are also several areas of visible retardant from yesterday’s aircraft efforts. There are reports of very sporadic individual trees along South Ridge combusting, but not progressing.
There is a new fire in the Ribbonwood area near Pinyon Flats. No word as to its source or status.
The change in evac orders has increased tension amongst local neighbors…several more from Pine Crest have chosen to leave today.
_________________________________________Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch888.522.9001Idyllwild, California 92549
dawn.p
Jul 26, 2018, 5:32:43 PMto Neighborhood Watch Info
Be safe, John. I hear the lookout is gone. My limited understanding from having worked that tower is that if the fire goes over that ridge and into the bowl, we are pretty much indefensible.
I’m hoping I’m wrong about that.
dawn
John Jacobs
,Jul 26, 2018, 6:49:18 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.comLocal status update6:30 pm Thursday
There is a steady stream of helicopters doing water drops along South Ridge. The larger dark smoke plumes earlier today have lessened, and there are several lower lying white clouds in places along the Ridge- presumably, this is steam from the water drops.
To clarify my last update, the very sporadic tree fires that were observed were along the southern end of the Ridge…not directly behind Tahquitz Peak. I am standing in front of Forest Lumber right now, and I can see the lookout tower still standing.
Winds are generally low, providing great advantage. If this fire had occurred during a Santa Ana with strong winds from the east, the town would be at great risk. However, the current low level of wind and a direction that is not easterly creates optimism.
_________________________________________Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch888.522.9001Idyllwild, California 92549
John Jacobs
Jul 26, 2018, 6:52:20 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Tahquitz Peak and South Ridge6:30 pm 7/26/18
_________________________________________Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch888.522.9001Idyllwild, California 92549
stacyoates
Jul 26, 2018, 6:54:46 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Looking much better than a few hours ago. Hopefully it stays that way. Thanks for the picture!
dawn.p
Jul 26, 2018, 9:19:26 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Lots of crazy rumors circulating on FB. So thankful to have facts.
💜Dawn
John Jacobs
,Jul 27, 2018, 11:46:56 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update11:30 am Friday
It was another relatively quiet evening, with very little wind- just after sunset, another DC10 made a retardant drop along South Ridge area.
The entire area remains on mandatory evac order- some people have received ‘reverse 911’ calls from the Sheriffs Dept reinforcing this order. Only a few neighbors left along Lower Pine Crest.
Still no power in the area- I just talked with an SCE employee up at the substation- he said SCE was nearly done with inspecting and readying power lines, but the final call to power them will have to come from the fire management. As the situation is still very much in flux, there’s no clear word on power restoral.
Attached is a map of the fire area taken from InciWeb (inciweb.nwcg.gov)- a good resource for fire data. It shows the perimeter of the major arm of the fire to be along South Ridge to Tahquitz Peak, eastward to Red Tahquitz, then down along the Desert Divide. That means fire progressing beyond it will have to burn downhill, which is slower, unless wind drives it.
Unfortunately, that fire crossed the South Ridge area just a few minutes ago, just south of Tahquitz Peak. DC10’s have been hitting it hard trying to stop it from advancing down into Idyllwild. That is the most visible penetration of the fire line from the town, so it is worrying. (See attached image)
The situation is constantly changing, so we are all monitoring closely.
Vivian Holder
,Jul 27, 2018, 12:41:54 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank yoy!
lannswanson
,Jul 27, 2018, 1:01:12 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you John for all your help , some of my family is still there , Paul my son in law is at the Idyllwild fire dept cooking with the great people from the Idyllwild bake shop & brew they stayed to feed people …. please be safe all of you …. Idyllwild well Survive!
dawn.p
,Jul 27, 2018, 1:16:04 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
He …John Jacobs is one of our Neighborhood Watch captains
Dawn Papaila
dawn.p
Jul 27, 2018, 1:17:32 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Sorry. My last message Went to wrong address. I was explaining to a friend. Forwarding some of the updates.
Dawn Papaila
furpeople54
Jul 27, 2018, 2:44:06 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
A friend just said the power is back on in the middle of town.
Reverence for all Life
John Jacobs
,Jul 27, 2018, 3:02:25 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update
Friday 3 pm
Power has been restored to homes along Pine Crest- not sure how far down the street it extends, however. I talked with an SCE employee a few minutes ago and asked about other areas that are still out- he said Saunders Meadow area, and Fern Valley, however they are working right now to get power back there, too. Hopefully there won’t be too much refrigerator spoilage for us all.
I just returned from several locations getting a good look at the efforts- there are still several active plumes from behind South Ridge, and the area where the fire had crossed over towards Idyllwild continues to smoke (but no obvious visible flame). Helicopter water drops are hitting that spot repeatedly trying to knock it down. (See picture)
There’s a bit of gusty wind out there right now, and the forecast is for a shift in direction that may not be favorable. Conditions continue to change rapidly.
_________________________________
John Jacobs
Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch
888.522.9001
Idyllwild, California 92549
furpeople54
Jul 27, 2018, 3:10:36 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks John!
Reverence for all Life
furpeople54
unread,Jul 27, 2018, 3:56:52 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
County park rd ok? No looting?
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lannswanson
Jul 27, 2018, 6:38:51 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you John for all your help !
John Jacobs
,Jul 27, 2018, 8:02:49 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update
Friday 8:00 pm
From town, South Ridge has an improved appearance to it, with far fewer smoke plumes. However, this is likely deceiving, as the westerly winds are increased a bit, and this is likely simply pushing the smoke east and out of view from Idyllwild. There are continual helicopter water drops occurring in that area, and continued until about 20 minutes ago- very likely, the upper May Valley area and Herkey Creek area are still virtually uncontrolled. A wind shift could easily push the activity back towards the west. InciWeb has the burn area at 11,500 acres, with only 3% containment.
The fact that the power has returned is definitely a plus, however my opinion is that it instills something of a false sense that the urgency has passed- especially combined from the appearance of Idyllwild and South Ridge at this moment. This fire is still very unstable, and we aren’t out of the woods yet by any stretch. Beyond what could still threaten Idyllwild in the May Valley area, there is another significant arm of this fire that is advancing through Garner Valley.
I did a slow walkaround of the Lower Pine Crest and County Park Road area around 4 pm today. Nothing looked especially amiss from the road (i.e. open doors/windows, stuff strewn about). Near as I could see, things look pretty intact….I did cross paths with a coyote down near Svetlana’s house. Max (my dog) sent him on his way.
rskeet29
Jul 27, 2018, 8:10:17 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks John for update
sheila
,Jul 27, 2018, 8:30:08 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you John.
So appreciate you checking in with us.
Sent from my iPhoneSheila Zacker
Maygen (Morlan) Sandrini
Jul 27, 2018, 8:59:27 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you, John!
Sent from my iPhone
furpeople54
Jul 27, 2018, 9:12:57 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks John for checking out the neighborhood!
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kissmccann
Jul 28, 2018, 6:45:33 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks so very much! Mike and Carol McCann
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maristellaspeth
,Jul 28, 2018, 7:07:45 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
John, We can’t thank you enough for keeping us updated. Very much appreciated and thankful for your watchful eye. Be safe. Adam and Maristella Speth
John Jacobs
Jul 28, 2018, 11:07:39 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update
Saturday 11 am
Another quiet night- helicopter water drops stopped around 7 pm last night, and there was still wind, cooler temps, and little smoke. InciWeb is now saying the fire is just over 13,000 acres, with 17 percent containment.
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6032/
Overnight, however, the breach that occurred along South Ridge (just south of Tahquitz) yesterday morning had expanded, and another visible breach has occurred south of that one, just above where the South Ridge trailhead lies.
Looking closely at the image below, you can see the approach of another helicopter water drop:
This is a very concerning development, as the town of Idyllwild lies downslope of these breaches, with numerous homes in between.
Weather forecasts are still hot, with a small chance of thunderstorms. There are currently southwesterly winds, which pushes much of the smoke to the north & northeast, and slows the advance of the fire down from South Ridge. Over the day, the winds are expected to shift to originate from the northeast. Wind is the most major factor in the advancement of this fire.
Power has remained consistent along Lower Pine Crest since it was restored yesterday around 2 pm. There have been some rumours (no doubt originating and fueled by Facebook) that power is intermittent because SCE is ‘testing the power lines’. My discussion with SCE employees today (at the substation), and experience here along Pine Crest, proves this to be absolutely false. That said, there are still some areas in the valley where SCE is still working to restore power (they were unable to be precise in those locations, however).
With power restored, there are several homes along Pine Crest & County Park road that have lights on, fans, or air conditioning units running, with no-one in them. Besides consuming power, law enforcement finds this confusing in determining which homes are evacuated. If you would like help with turning these items off, and have a reasonable way by which I can get entry, contact me at this email address:
Sheriff deputies have inspected and tagged numerous homes in the Fern Valley area to verify evacuation. There are also rumours floating around that the evacuation order will be lifted today or tomorrow- during a quick update with Idyllwild Fire Department, they made no mention of this. It is my sense that given the current status of the fire along South Ridge, the evacuation orders will remain in place at least through the weekend. (This is a guess, ONLY!)
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John Jacobs
Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch
888.522.9001
Idyllwild, California 92549
zandersontheroad
Jul 28, 2018, 11:44:45 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Excellent report, John. Barry Z
furpeople54
Jul 28, 2018, 11:56:12 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thank you to John for going over to my house and turning off my lights and air conditioner! You are the best!
Reverence for all LifeTo
sunny1roxy
Jul 28, 2018, 12:32:43 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.comJohn Bless u SO Much for everything ur doing for us all! Steve & I wonder as busy as u r could u consider walking down our driveway & unscrew the front porch lite bulb we left on to know when power comes back on. We’re the house in the back adjacent to the park. Thank you again. Bobbi Crawford
sheila
Jul 28, 2018, 3:03:53 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Ditto our fearless leader
Sent from my iPhoneSheila Zacker
John Jacobs
Jul 28, 2018, 5:05:07 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status update
5 pm Saturday
The troublesome hotspot(s) along South Ridge are looking in far better shape- helicopter water drops hit them until around noon today, and they started to quiet down. This photo is from about 15 minutes ago:
The hotspot just below Tahquitz Peak had creeped downhill through the retardant line that had been laid down a couple of days ago. After persistent water drops today, it looks much improved.
InciWeb recently released a revised fire map 3 hours ago showing the extent and current activity.
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/6032/0/81552
As you can see in this map, virtually the entire May Valley/Upper Herkey Creek area is listed as ‘Scattered Fire’, and the only ‘Intense Fire’ area is a small section on top of South Ridge. Because the map is 3 hours old, this condition may have changed since then. The southerly arm of the fire continues to be quite active moving eastward into Garner Valley.
I was at Idyllwild Fire about 20 minutes ago, and there is no clear word on the status of the evacuation orders. I’ll do the best I can to continue monitoring, and put out word via this email thread the moment I learn anything.
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John Jacobs
Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch
888.522.9001
Idyllwild, California 92549
furpeople54
unread,Jul 28, 2018, 6:06:33 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Thanks John!
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On Jul 28, 2018, at 5:05 PM, John Jacobs <jo…@pinecrestwatch.org> wrote:
cyanda
Jul 28, 2018, 6:47:38 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
John, is there anyone near Pinecrest & Riverside County Playground Dr. who could check on a stretch of the road and get back to me for a friend?thanks,Catherine Yanda
John Jacobs
Jul 28, 2018, 8:53:02 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Local status8:30 pm Saturday
I have received word that the Evacuation Orders for Idyllwild will be lifted tomorrow (Sunday). The exact time has not been confirmed, so it may be best to plan on returning in the afternoon.
Access to Idyllwild will apparently be provided to local residents only, with some kind of proof of residency (i.e. Drivers License).
Importantly, access will only be available via Hwy 243 from Banning. Hwy 243 from Mountain Center are significantly damaged and may not be passable for some time.
If I hear further updates, I will post them here. Other useful resources might be:Idyllwild Fire Departmenthttp://idyllwildfire.com/local-fire-emergency.html
CHP highway conditions:http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/display.php?page=sr243
Please be careful on your return to Idyllwild!
_________________________________________Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch888.522.9001Idyllwild, California 92549
kathystyles01
Aug 1, 2018, 12:40:21 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Hi John: I own the Happy Trails Cabin right before the County Park entrance. I know the access from the Hemet/Anza side is not open, but do you know if they are allowing anyone except residents into town? We’re hoping to wait until the road is open as we access from Fallbook, but I’m hearing that could be 6 weeks or more away–pretty tough on the town to have only one of it’s access roads open. Thanks again for the all he great information you provided during this incident–very valuable!Regards,Kathy
John Jacobs
Aug 1, 2018, 12:53:23 PMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Kathy-
I’m not aware of any restrictions to non-Idyllwild residents on Hwy 243 south from Banning at this time- I had to make a loooong drive down 243 and out to Temecula yesterday, then back over to Palm Desert, then back to Idyllwild. I didn’t see any CHP stationed anywhere along 243 checking for residency.
As you mentioned, 243 south of Idyllwild is currently closed, at least as far as from the Lower Saunders Meadow junction all the way to Mountain Center. Hwy 74 is also closed from the bottom of the Hill (Cranston Station, I believe) all the way into Garner Valley (Morris Ranch Road, I believe). At the recent community meeting about the fire (Monday night), it sounded like it could be at least a few weeks before it is is opened in any way, due to extensive road damage, guard rails, etc.
The local stores and businesses seem to be getting back online, but supplies may be limited as they restock. Might want to pass that along to any of your tenants.
The CHP’s road conditions website is probably the best highway resource for actual closures or limitations:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/display.php?page=sr243
If anyone else has other information, please chime in…
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John Jacobs
Pine Crest – Riverside County Playground Rd. Neighborhood Watch
888.522.9001
Idyllwild, California 92549
dawn.p
,Aug 2, 2018, 8:07:51 AMto Neighborhood Watch Info
Hi,
Most of us have probably heard but beginning today there is a pilot car leading residents and employees of Idy businesses up the hill. I don’t think that will apply to vacationers. (I kind of hope not so that the line doesn’t get too awfully huge).
Dawn Papaila
cyanda
,Aug 2, 2018, 8:13:15 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Dawn, where are they leading cars up the hill from? We have some folks who need to bring their trailer up the hill from the 74 / Hemet if it is open.Catherine3310-876-2596
kathystyles01
,Aug 2, 2018, 8:17:52 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
We likewise need to get up to our house coming from anza area up 74 to mountain center…pilot car leading from that direction?
dawn.p
,Aug 2, 2018, 8:23:23 AMto Neighborhood Watch Info
Here’s what I know:
– Keenwild to Lake Hemet down to McGaugh Rd- Proof of residency and/or employment required- All motorists must use the pilot car escort
Dawn Papaila858-414-5566
dawn.p
Aug 2, 2018, 8:24:09 AMto Neighborhood Watch Info
Pilot cars turn around and grab traffic coming up the hill too.
Dawn Papaila858-414-5566
sheila
Aug 2, 2018, 8:55:44 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
As I understand it is just to MountainCenter today. Tomorrow into IdyAfter 2. I’m heading down at 10:00to usher in cars up to Mt center .If that is different I will email.That was MDP as of last night.
Sent from my iPhoneSheila Zacker
Vivian Holder
Aug 2, 2018, 9:29:32 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
Go to Facebook U.S.Forest Service-San Bernardino for the original news release regarding the pilot car.
Vivian Holder
ViVian
sheila
Aug 2, 2018, 10:08:32 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
I am down at Lake Hemet. They areNot allowing residents of Idyllwild through JUSTMountain center folks . They will be turned away.
Sent from my iPhoneSheila Zacker
sheila
Aug 2, 2018, 11:14:39 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
The sheriff are turning folks around who are going to Idyllwild.Mountain enter only. Cal fire is incorrect at this time.No Idy or Hemet from 74
Sent from my iPhoneSheila Zacker
kathystyles01
Aug 3, 2018, 11:59:37 AMto pc-rcpr-neighborhood-watch-info@googlegroups.com
A heads up to all who lost power during the fire; check your bill carefully–SCE got the billing right on one of my properties but totally wrong on the other in Fern Valley. Tried explaining that I knew I had no power at that property as the security cameras show the minute it went off, and the minute it was restored–an entire week, where as County Park road was only out 48 hours. They tried to tell me that “something was drawing power” as their daily bar chart on my fancy electronic meter showed usage. Baloney. When that camera is not working, nothing is working. I worked my way up the supervisory ladder and they are having a “usage specialist” contact me and then I want that fancy meter inspected.
Kathy
dawn.p
Aug 3, 2018, 9:59:27 PMto Neighborhood Watch InfoDoes anyone know if the most recent Idyllwild Emergency text is accurate?
It says that the 243 will be open tomorrow at noon with no restrictions – Is that up and through Idyllwild?.
It also says that the 74 will be open with restrictions and will use pilot cars from Lake Hemet to Mountain Center and then Mountain Center to Valle Vista.
Dawn
Save the Dates!2019 Nature Center Events:May 25-26, Wildflower FestivalJune 22, Lemon Lily Restoration DayAugust 3, Butterfly DazeOctober 19, Trail of the AcornAll events are 10am to 3pm.‘Friends’ Annual MeetingJune 13th, 2019 at 4:00pmat the Idyllwild Nature Center
At the upcoming ‘Friends’ Annual Meeting there will be 4 Board of Director positions open (1 two year position and 3 three year positions). If you are interested in serving on the ‘Friends’ board simply attend the annual meeting and have someone nominate you or nominate yourself for the position. Responsibilities are minimal, requiring attendance at monthly meetings and any other ways in which you choose to involve yourself in board activities.
Volunteer Opportunities!We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities and try to match the volunteer with the activity they most enjoy. You can pick up a volunteer packet at the Nature Center at 25225 Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549.
25225 Highway 243Idyllwild, CA 92549