Lytle Creek Families Prepare for More Rain While Cleaning Up After the Last Storm
Lytle Creek Residents Face Recovery Amid Ongoing Rain Forecast
Lytle Creek, located in San Bernardino County, is still reeling from the impact of a winter storm that dumped 11.31 inches of rain last week, and many families are now preparing for more rainfall expected this week.
Emergency crews have been actively working to clear mud and debris that inundated the community following the Christmas Eve and Day storm. Numerous mountain areas within the region suffered significant mudslides, leaving residents grappling with the extensive damage.
“It’s tragic. It’s a disaster,” said local resident Robert Cardenas, who noted that the storm had rendered a crucial bridge unusable, isolating families from evacuation. Although that bridge has since been cleared, challenges in cleanup persist.
New resident Marja Kay expressed her frustration, stating, “I bought a house and we had work done and now, we can’t move in.” While some homes in Lytle Creek were spared from damage, many others were not as fortunate.
Larissa Jackson, who now lives in Texas, reported the loss of her family home in Piñon Hills. She recounted the panic she felt after seeing harrowing images of the storm’s destruction on social media. Concerns for her father, who resides in the area, prompted her to reach out to a neighbor for information.
“I said, ‘Hi, I’m Paul’s daughter. Do you know where my dad is?’ He said, ‘He’s here, but he’s not OK. He just lost his home,’” Jackson said.
In response to the crisis, volunteers have flocked to Lytle Creek over the weekend, assisting families with cleanup efforts and helping prepare their properties for the approaching rain. While county officials have not confirmed the total number of homes affected by the storm, they are providing resources to those in need.
For details on recovery resources available in San Bernardino County, residents can access additional information online.
