Santa Ana Watershed (Post-Fire Advanced Emergency Protection Measures in the Line Fire Scarred Areas)
Summary
SCH Number
2024101208
Public Agency
San Bernardino Flood Control District
Document Title
Santa Ana Watershed (Post-Fire Advanced Emergency Protection Measures in the Line Fire Scarred Areas)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/29/2024
Document Description
On September 5, 2024, the Line Fire ignited in San Bernardino County, burning approximately 43,978 acres and is still not fully contained. A Governor Proclaimed State of Emergency has been declared for San Bernardino County. Emergency work involves clearing basins, channels, and culverts of trees, vegetation, sediment, and debris; repairing inverts and slopes; repairing erosions and damage to flood facilities and their access roads; and restoring capacity to enhance public safety from post-fire damage and anticipated future impacts.
Contact Information
Name
Arlene B. Chun
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Flood Control District
Job Title
Engineering Manager- Environmental Management Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Lacy Blackwell
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Flood Control District
Job Title
Public Service Employee
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Highland, San Bernardino
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
The Line fire-affected flood facilities include Elder Creek Basin, Elder Creek Channel, Plunge Creek, Oak Creek Channel, City Creek, Seven Oaks Dam and its access roads, specifically Alder Creek Road, all located in the City of Highland. Additionally, within the City of San Bernardino, Cook Canyon Channel is also affected.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Declared Emergency
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15269(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines allows for emergency repairs to an area which a State of Emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor, as Governor Newsom declared on September 7, 2024. Section 15269(b) allows for emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned facilities to maintain service essential to public health, safety, or welfare. Emergency repairs include those that require a reasonable amount of planning to address an anticipated emergency. Section 15269(c) allows for specific actions taken to mitigate for an emergency.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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