San Bernardino County Prepares for El Niño Storms; Supervisors Approve Community and Behavioral Health Funding
San Bernardino County, California, issued its November 5 county update saying it is preparing for potential El Niño-related storms, and summarizing Board of Supervisors actions from November 3 and upcoming public services.
The County Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with county departments, the National Weather Service, cities and regional partners to monitor conditions and coordinate response. Public Works crews are inspecting and maintaining drainage systems, flood control channels and roadways, with special attention to mountain communities and burn scar areas, and are staging equipment countywide. On Saturday, November 7, the county, the Fire Protection District, the Wrightwood CERT and Team Rubicon will offer free sandbag training in Wrightwood.
Board actions on November 3 included approving District Specific Priorities Program funding for community cleanup and youth development, authorizing behavioral health supportive services to match federal housing grants, extending federal block grant funding for children and adults with severe behavioral health needs, establishing a governing board and bylaws for the Children and Family Services Welcome Center, and awarding a construction contract for trail and visitor enhancements at the Desert View Conservation Area in Joshua Tree. The board also accepted state and federal grants for suicide and overdose prevention planning, District Attorney victim and witness assistance, countywide emergency management preparedness, and a new Sheriff's marine patrol vessel and training facility agreement.
Other items: the California Secretary of State Apostille Pop-Up Shop returns November 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hall of Records in San Bernardino; veterans and active-duty military receive free Regional Parks admission on Veterans Day, November 11, when county offices are closed; Wild Lights returns to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo November 13 through January 3, with a free grand opening celebration on November 19; and the County Library and Children's Fund 38th Annual Celebration of Giving Toy Drive accepts donations through December 8.
(Source: San Bernardino County)
Source: San Bernardino County
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