Palomar Mountain News

Last Saturday about 30 people attended the all day event at the FD.  Hosted by Palomar’s Fire Safe Council, they learned how to make their property more fire safe and much, much more.  There were lots of handouts and all raved about the great breakfast (thanks to Chef Cecilia) and a very yummy lunch.

What does this mean to you?  You will all benefit by the tips that will head your way as we all work to get our properties up here on this beautiful mountain more fire safe.

Fire Safe Council:  http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil

See also the announcement of last Saturday’s Event

It looks like just a small chance of summer thunderstorms heading our way.

We have quite a few new folks up here since I posted this last.  Here are some tips for all of you “just in case”:

THUNDERSTORMS IN THE FORECAST?  Best to unplug all appliances including computers, printers, telephones, TV’s, refrigerators, (12 hours on, 12 hours off) and anything else at risk of frying in a thunderstorm.  Neighbors have lost ALL of the above leaving them plugged in. 

Easy to do but easy not to do… 

Sure would be nice to get some rain – but no fires, no fires, please! 

Lots more Weather Tips waiting for you at http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/snow/

It is warming up again but I am quite convinced the Palomar just might be the best place to be the next few days.  So nice to live where it cools down at night.  And, I’ll take our temps over the city promises any day!

Here is the forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=SGX&textField1=33.3148&textField2=-116.844#.V24FTfkrLox

Keep reading for weather video sent our way from Suzann:

From: Suzann M. Leininger

Subject: Mini Heatwave next week and a threat of mountain thunderstorms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DX2_nyh10Y

From: Vaucher, Yvonne

Everyone is welcome!

PMFSC will meet on June 25th at 10:30 AM at Bonnie’s Place.

Here is the Agenda:

http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil/agendaFSC2016.06.25.doc

The monthly PMVFD Board meeting was rescheduled also for the June 25th at 9 AM at which time Tony Meachum will present the county’s plan for increased staffing. Everyone is invited to attend both.  The FD Board meeting will be at the Fire Station.

FROM: Suzann Leininger

Good news for all!  We have 24/7 coverage by CALFIRE/County Reserves which started this past Monday on 6/20.

Everyone is invited to the

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Saturday, June 25, 2016

9:00 AM Fire Department Administration Building

Suzann Leininger, President; Mike Pique, Vice President; Keith Ronchetti, Treasurer;

Cliff Kellogg (interim) Secretary; Glenn Borland, Member at Large

AGENDA

• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Public Comment
• Approval of last meeting minutes
• Financial Report  (Keith Ronchetti)
• Station 79 Report
• CERT Report
• Old Business

1. Staffing Update – San Diego Unit Chief Tony Mecham, CALFIRE
2. SRA Grant updates

• New Business

PMFD Board of Directors nominations can be made until midnight Aug 20, 2016.  Self nominations are accepted.  Contact John Lesac at nominations@palomar-fire.org.

Calendar Check

1. August 6^th is the next first Saturday of the month.

• Adjournment

What a ‘cool’ link from Suzann!  Today all of Palomar Mountain is a ‘Cool Zone’ – about 75 at our place right now.  It is lovely up here – feels like it wants to rain.  I did notice the closest place posted on the map for Palomar folks to cool off is the Valley Center Library.  A great library that offers so much for you and your Pooch!  https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/books-movies-and-much-more-for-you-and-your-pooch

From: Suzann M. Leininger

This is a link to an interactive map where you can see active emergencies in the county.  It is also currently showing cool zones if anyone needs a place to beat the heat.

http://sdcountyemergency.com/maps/

Please note that fire, evacuation, and other hazard boundaries are approximate and can change rapidly.  This map is based on official mapping sources that show rough footprints of active emergencies and emergency notification areas from responding agencies that may take several hours to produce.  Zooming into specific locations may produce misleading information. Please monitor official County of San Diego Updates or call 2-1-1 for specific emergency information such as road closures and evacuations.

Can you join us?  We have 17 people registered for the class Saturday to learn how YOU can make your property more fire safe.  No charge for the event and includes free breakfast and lunch.

We met today for a tour around the mountain to see properties that are defensible and many that aren’t.  Come learn how to groom your property to survive a fire.

Pictured:

JP Harris = Retired Fire Captain and Trainer

Ann Baldridge, Program Manager, Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County and Fire Safe Council of SD County

Cecilia Borland, Palomar Mountain Fire Safe Council (PMFSC) Secretary, she is donating breakfast Saturday!  Come for the food!!!

Clay Howe, USFS Fire Management, soon to be assigned to Palomar District

Britney Munoz, Program Assistant, Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County and Fire Safe Council of SD County

Cameron Revere, Intern, Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County and Fire Safe Council of SD County

Bonnie Phelps, PMFSC, tour guide

Last call!  Planning for a total of 24 folks.  Click for the details and hope to see you bright and early on Saturday!

From: Suzann M. Leininger

Subject: Rural Fire Stations Get Four New Quick-Attack Vehicles

One of these new vehicles will be coming to Palomar.

We have a one week escrow in the works for buyers that just have to own that view!

What view would do it for YOU?  We have a few options to tempt you and I just took photos at three more properties coming up!

No June Gloom up here!  Bright, sunny sky on the mountain top. Come on up and let’s see what we can find for you.

Glad to get your questions answered anytime.

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

Palomar Properties

In the Cities and Above the Clouds

Summer is almost here!  So, no more open burning your slash for a while.  Click for the details. After more rain and when it cools down again, the Burn Permit info is waiting for you here.

Meanwhile, it is time for outside barbecues, corn on the cob and watermelon.  Enjoy!

From: Suzann M. Leininger

Subject: Fwd: Proclamation and News Release Suspending Open Burning