Californians in San Bernardino Mountain communities are facing hazardous weather conditions due to blizzard-like winter storms that have dropped up to 7 feet of snow in some places. Olivia Duke, a resident of CedarPark, is among those facing treacherous situations, left with only oatmeal in her pantry and half a gallon of gas remaining for her generator. The California National Guard is deploying teams to the area to provide support.

As safety has become a pressing matter, county workers have recieved upwards of 500 calls for assistance while firefighters attend to possible storm-related explosions. Meanwhile, a helpline has been created for those wanting to leave their homes in the Crestline and Twin Peaks regions. The Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department are prioritizing evacuations of the most vulnerable. Governor Newsom issued a state of emergency to support disaster relief and provided more snow plows and road crews.

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