by News Staff | Oct 21, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Forest Service press release The Mammoth and Mono Lake Ranger Districts of the Inyo National Forest are planning to implement several prescribed fire projects for habitat improvement and hazardous fuels reduction in the upcoming fall and winter months. Prescribed...
by News Staff | Oct 7, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
The following letter was signed by Dean Gould, Forest Supervisor of Sierra National Forest; Kevin Elliott Forest Supervisor of Giant Sequoia National Monument/Sequoia National Forest; and Woody Smeck Superintendent of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks The Rough...
by News Staff | Aug 26, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
Press release The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers that could assist with shelter operations in the event of an emergency in Inyo or Mono Counties. They will be providing a series of Emergency Shelter trainings and welcome you to attend them all or choose the...
by News Staff | Aug 18, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
News Release Lee Vining, CA: For the campers that were evacuated along Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass), there are escorts today into those campgrounds for property and belongings to be retrieved. The escorts will take place until 3:00 pm this afternoon and tomorrow, Wednesday,...
by News Staff | Aug 15, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
– Press release from US Forest Service The Tioga Pass Road between Highway 395 and the Yosemite National Park Entrance re-opened today at 1:00 p.m. The road is opening without and escort. However, there will no stopping along the eastern six miles of the road....
by News Staff | Jul 1, 2015 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
– Press release from Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District All fireworks are prohibited in the Town of Mammoth Lakes, regardless if “safe and sane” or not. In addition, personal use of fireworks is prohibited in the non-incorporated areas of Mono County, on...