If a major disaster happened tomorrow, would you know what to do? Do you know where to go, and will you receive critical emergency notifications?

If you’re not sure, the Bear Valley CSD is here to help.

 

EVACUATION ROUTES

In the event of an emergency, evacuations may be ordered for certain areas of Bear Valley Springs. In order to manage traffic and ensure roads are clear for emergency vehicles, residents should follow evacuation instructions issued by emergency services. In some emergencies, evacuation orders may be issued by area to help manage traffic and keep routes clear for emergency vehicles

Bear Valley Springs has three designated evacuation routes:

·       Main Gate

·       Deertrail Drive to Highway 223

·       Skyline Drive (29000 block) to Sasia Road, south of Bear Valley

The Deertrail and Skyline evacuation routes are not on publicly accessible land. Both cross private property and have locked gates. If these routes are activated during an emergency, residents will receive notification with the lock access codes

Those routes are marked with “Evacuation Route” signage to help guide residents. Please note that Skyline can handle vehicles pulling trailers, but Deertrail cannot. Keep this in mind when identifying your evacuation routes.

 

REFUGE POINTS

Residents may also be asked to shelter at refuge points instead of evacuating the valley. These are safe locations that can be used by residents until it is safe to return to their homes, or until authorities facilitate an orderly evacuation outside the valley.

There are currently 10 officially designated refuge points in Bear Valley Springs:

·       Clubhouse Parking Lots

·       Golf Course Driving Range

·       Ken Beaubien Athletic Field

·       Ron Samuels RC Field

·       Four Island Lake Parking and Picnic Area

·       BVS Market and Whiting Center

·       Mulligan Room/BVSA Administration Office Parking Lot

·       Cub Lake Parking Lot

·       The Equestrian Center

·       Transfer Station and BVCSD Offices

 

NOTIFICATIONS

In the event of a major disaster, our primary tool for communication will be Nixle. Emergency alerts will be sent via text message and email. If you have not signed up for Nixle, please do so immediately. Visit bvcsd.org/nixle to get started. We will also use the CSD website and social media to send alerts.

The Bear Valley Police Department has also worked with community volunteers to create the Bear Valley Springs Emergency Radio Team (BVSERT) and Resident Radio Program. Through the Resident Radio Program, Bear Valley Residents can receive a handheld radio to place in their home. In an emergency, the BVSERT may be activated to help communicate information throughout the valley, especially when cell phones and internet are unreliable.

To learn more about the Resident Radio Program, visit bvcsd.org/Resident-Radio-Program.

We thank you all for taking the time to review and save this information. Taking steps to prepare now can save lives later.