Wrightwood Cleanup After Devastating Christmas Storm

Storm Aftermath in Wrightwood

• 🌧️ Wrightwood and other mountain communities in San Bernardino County are beginning cleanup efforts after a powerful storm on Christmas Eve.
• 🚨 The San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to over 20 swiftwater rescue calls during the event.

Widespread Flooding and Mud

• 🏠 Homes in Wrightwood experienced significant damage, with first floors covered in mud and basements filled with water.
• 🏞️ Yards were inundated with mud and rocks, making driveways impassable and requiring extensive clearing.
• 🛠️ Residents spent days, including Christmas and the day after, working to clear debris from their properties.

Community Resilience and Outlook

• 💧 Families like Joe Scribner's are pumping hundreds of gallons of water from their basements, focusing on safety over material loss.
• ⚠️ The evacuation warning for Wrightwood has been lifted, allowing more residents to assess damage and begin cleanup.
• 📊 The full extent of impacted homes is still being assessed by the San Bernardino County Fire Department, with numbers expected in the coming days.