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Mammoth Lakes Community e-News: June 2, 2023

Recreate Safely in Mammoth Lakes!

  • Recreate safely around streams, lakes, and waterways in Mammoth Lakes. With the historic snowpack bringing record runoff to the Eastern Sierra, waterways are running full, cold, and fast. Obey posted closure signs, stay away from unstable banks, and avoid unnecessary risks. Check the conditions and know before you go!
  • Please prepare your home and business to ward against flood risks and fast-moving water.
  • The Lakes Basin remains closed for vehicle access. Inyo National Forest campground status can be found here – some are open, but many are delayed due to snow and winter damage.
  • Property owners can collect sandbags from the Town Yard – 299 Commerce Drive.
  • Parks and Facilities currently open include: Whitmore Pool (lap swim only), Whitmore Recreation Area (Ball Fields 1 & 3 and the Synthetic Sports Field & Track), Volcom Brothers Skatepark & Little Brothers Skatepark, and Trails End Park. Click here to view the updated status of Town parks, trails and facilities.

 

MLPD Hosting Hispanic Outreach Public Forum

  • The Mammoth Lakes Police Department will be hosting a Hispanic Outreach Public Forum on Friday, June 23, at the Mammoth High School Library, beginning at 6:00pm.
  • This forum aims to foster open dialogue and build stronger connections between our police department and the Hispanic community in Mammoth Lakes. We believe in the importance of inclusivity and creating a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community. The Hispanic Outreach Public Forum is an opportunity for us to listen, learn, and address any concerns, questions, or suggestions you may have. We encourage all community members, especially those from the Hispanic community, to attend this forum.
  • Please contact Brian Madera at (760) 965-3700 or via email.

 

California Department of Technology Launches Digital Equity Survey

  • The California Department of Technology (CDT) launched their Digital Equity Online Survey, an effort to better understand the digital equity barriers and needs of Californians living in unserved and underserved communities. The data collected from this survey will help to inform the State’s Digital Equity Plan, and direct how to allocate millions of dollars in the years ahead to ensure every Californian has access to Broadband Internet services, skills and tools.
  • Californians can respond to the new online survey on desktop or mobile devices in 13 different languages as well as English. The survey also includes an interactive speed test, enabling users to measure their internet speed in real time and report it in their survey response.
  • The online survey can be accessed here. The deadline to respond is June 30, 2023.

 

Town’s Extreme Weather Business Recovery Program Extended to June 7

  • The Mammoth Lakes Town Council approved a $500,000 Business Recovery Program to provide grants to small, local businesses adversely affected by the 2023 Extreme Weather Disaster. This program is designed to provide support funding for small businesses with a grant awards of up to either $5,000 or $7,500 per business.
  • Please review the Town’s Program webpage for additional information, eligibility and submittal requirements and to complete the application.
  • Applications have been extended to 5pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

 

Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) NOW OPEN! 

  • FEMA has opened a Disaster Resource Center (DRC) at the Mono County Civic Center (1290 Tavern Road) in Mammoth Lakes. The DRC is open daily (except Sunday) from 9am-6pm. The Center is scheduled to be open through at least June 8, 2023.
  • Individuals, families or business owners impacted by the recent disaster may be eligible for financial assistance to support recovery and rebuilding. FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial assistance and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs.
  • It is very important for applicants to initiate an SBA application to ensure recovery options by the June 2, 2023, deadline.

(From Town of Mammoth Lakes)

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