July 16 UDATE ON FIRES: The Millard Fire is about 15,500 acres with 10% containment, and Sawtooth at 62,000 acres with 60% containment. No evacuations have been called in the Big Bear Valley, and Route 38 remains open, however heavy equipment is being moved on Route 38 for firefighting efforts, so there will be delays. The weather will be better today, with lower temps/higher moisture.

ONYX EVACS:The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, in conjunction with the Unified Incident Fire Command, has issued an evacuation order for the following area: Hwy. 38, south of Onyx Summit, including the Rainbow and Heartbar areas (this does not extend west of Heartbar). The order is voluntary for residents and MANDATORY for non-residents. This order does not apply to the Big Bear Valley area. All residents and visitors are advised to stay prepared in case conditions change and to monitor local information sources

COUNTY EOP: Potential Flood Danger Downstream of Burn Areas (7/15/06 7pm)The recent fires have increased the chance of flash floods, and mud and debris flows from thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has announced the possibility of thunderstorm activity in San Bernardino County starting within the next 24 hours. With these thunderstorms, areas downstream of the lands burned by the Sawtooth Complex and Millard Complex Fires may experience large amounts of storm flows carrying mud and fire debris, clogging streambeds, bridges and culverts. Flooding can occur far from the burned areas. With no vegetation left to hold water, streams will fill rapidly and increase the possibility of flooding in regions below the burned areas.

Residents in low-lying regions should take precautions to protect their properties through the use of sandbags or other measures. Information on the location and use of sandbags can be found on the County's web site at http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/flood/. Area residents should review their family emergency plans and make provisions for possible power outages and disruption to roads and services. Parents are advised to caution their children to avoid flooded areas and washes. Extreme caution should be used when crossing washes and arroyos, since these natural drainages can experience flash flooding. Motorists should never drive through running water.

County agencies are preparing to meet this potential flood emergency. During an emergency, County residents should tune to their local Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio broadcast station for current emergency information.

93.3 FM KBHR Big Bear Valley95.1 FM KFRG Valley and High Desert98.9 FM KHWY High Desert102.3 FM KZXY Victor Valley