Wrightwood Residents Survey Storm Damage and Begin Cleanup

Storm Damage in Wrightwood

• 🌧️ A severe Christmas Eve storm brought torrential rain to Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, causing significant damage.
• 🏠 Dozens of homes in the mountain community were impacted, with many residents seeing the damage for the first time today due to road closures.

Mud and Debris Cleanup

• 🚧 Bulldozers and excavators are working to clear mud and debris from washes.
• 💧 Homes experienced extensive water damage, requiring significant drying out and gutting of interiors.
• 🏠 One resident reported their first floor filled with mud and the basement completely submerged in water.

Road Closures and Access

• 🛣️ State Route 138 is closed at Coahone Boulevard, and the two is also closed.
• 🚗 Access is restricted to residents only, with others unable to get through roadblocks.
• ⚠️ Although evacuation warnings have been lifted, many roads remain unsafe.

Community Support and Insurance Concerns

• 🤝 Neighbors are helping neighbors with the cleanup and rebuilding efforts.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For some, friends are like family, especially since actual relatives may not be able to reach them due to road access restrictions.
• 💸 There are significant concerns about insurance coverage, as basic homeowners insurance typically does not cover mudslides or flood damage.
• ❓ Some families are unsure of the financial implications, with one family not having flood insurance and another awaiting estimates from water restoration crews.