Rescue efforts continue across San Bernardino County mountain communities where residents remain trapped in the aftermath of a powerful winter storm that dumped several inches of snow across the region.
"Snowfall of upwards to 10 feet has put significant weight and strain on structures, roof, trees, and even unsupported gas meters," the sheriff's department said. "As a rule of thumb, snow weighs approximately 20 pounds per cubic foot, this can cause breakage of pipes and connections on your gas meter."
Officials encourage residents to use a broom or brush to clear snow away from meters only if it is safe to do so. Do not use a shovel or hard object to remove the snow because this may damage the meter, officials said. Many remain stranded after back-to-back storms dumped feet of snow on the San Bernardino Mountains. Crews continue to work to clear the streets, while some residents are desperate to get up the mountains to bring supplies to loved ones.
According to SoCalGas, there are no system-wide gas outages or interruptions in the area. Residents are reminded that falling snow and ice could potentially damage meters.
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