PALOMAR MOUNTAIN OPENS TO RESIDENTS

The following message was sent out by Palomar Fire Chief George Lucia:

Palomar will open to Residents and businesses only at 9 am today.
Please have photo I-D ready.
The Burn Center is running short of blood - please give at your local blood bank.
Some of the Deaths and injuries were caused by residents returning to an evacuated area that had active fire.
Night operations continue to work on open fire lines in the north sections of the fire and crews continue to work on hot spots in the burn areas.The weather is better with good humidity recovery at night.
The wind event predicted for the weekend is a mild Santa Ana.
The active fire is in the North Division N and P.Land mark is north of Crosley Saddle/Crosley Homestead and Eagle Crag / Cutca Valley.
There are no fixed wing air craft on the fire, only 7 helicopters working the north fire line.
The is much heavy fire equipment traffic on local roads.
We have 4 large (30 yard) dumpsters located at 4 neighborhood locations(Bailey's by Robert Caryle's, Crestline @ East Grade, East Grade at the highest turnout, and by the Lodge).to dispose of spoiled food.There will be plastic bags, gloves and disinfectent for everyone to get this first task done.
FEMA, the Red Cross, and the DPLU have inspected all the damage and are putting reports together.
The water systems are full and pure and ready to flow.
We are ready to assist residents in removing the barricade gel from the homes with the fire engines.
We will close off the neighborhood roads with fire engines to allow only residents in only just like we try during snow.
There will be food and supplies from the red cross at the summit landing zone for residents and firefighters.
The PMVFD Fire Station will be the local command center for resident to report problems and get assistance.
Be careful re lighting and propane units and be careful running and fueling generators.
Everyone be kind and understanding to each other.
I am very proud of the Palomar Community !!!!!!!.