Mammoth Lakes Community e-News: June 28, 2024

Town Council Meeting Items – July 3, 2024

• View the meeting agenda online.
• In recognition of Independence Day, the Town Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Stage I Fire Restrictions Begin July 1 on the Inyo National Forest

• Inyo National Forest will be in Stage I Fire Restrictions starting Monday, July 1, 2024 to protect natural resources and provide for public safety. Dispersed campfires on the ground will no longer be permitted. However, campfires in designated developed recreation sites and portable stoves still be allowed with a California Campfire Permit.
• The following acts are prohibited within Inyo National Forest:
  1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire except in Forest Service-provided campfire ring or in a standing grill within a Developed Recreation Site listed in Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
  2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, within the Developed Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).
  3. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(i).
• Persons with a California Campfire Permit are NOT exempt from the prohibitions above, however they may use a portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern outside of a Developed Recreation Site, at least five feet from any flammable materials, provided that the portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern only burns gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel, and has a shut-off valve. Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
• View the Forest Order online.

Fourth of July Festivities in Mammoth Lakes

• Mammoth Lakes has an action-packed schedule of family friendly events over the July 4 Holiday Weekend.
• Check out the Mammoth Lakes 4th of July Map to see where all the holiday fun is happening around Town and visit the Mammoth Lakes Tourism website for a comprehensive list of things to do this Fourth of July.
• Enjoy many of our traditional events such as Mammoth Lakes Recreation Arts on the Fourth, the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, the Footloose Freedom Mile, the Annual Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade, and Pops in the Park (Shady Rest Park), compliments of Chamber Music Unbound.
• The Town of Mammoth Lakes in partnership with Crowley Lake Fish Camp (CLFC) is proud to present the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Crowley Lake on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The Independence Day fireworks show promises to be a bright and striking display of color in the Eastern Sierra night sky. This year’s custom designed “Sky Concert” will propel over 859 shells into the Eastern Sierra sky for a mesmerizing 17 minutes beginning at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting). The show will simulcast live on KMMT 106.5 – tune in and enjoy!

Town Publishes 2022/23 Winter Storms After Action Report to Improve the Town’s Resilience and Preparedness for Similar Events

• The 2022/23 Winter Season in the Town of Mammoth Lakes presented an unprecedented and compounding challenge for the community of Mammoth Lakes. Characterized by extraordinary, record-setting snowfall, the multi-layered incident resulted in the proclamation of a local emergency in the Town of Mammoth Lakes by the Town Manager.
• The Town, alongside county, state, and federal partners along with several community-based organizations, encountered significant escalating operational challenges, including extensive road closures, building damage, propane explosions, and the overwhelming need for snow removal.
• To improve the Town’s resilience and preparedness for an event like this or similar events in the future, the Town contracted Constant Associates to produce an After Action Report (AAR). The Report serves as a call to action for the Town and its partners by identifying emergency management strengths and areas for improvement.
• The Winter Storms After Action Report (AAR) is available in both English and Spanish on the Town’s website.

News Staff