San Bernardino County Public Works is heading into winter with significantly improved preparedness. With the support of Board of Supervisors, Public Works’ received an investment in over 30 new pieces of heavy machinery, including loaders and blowers. This addition brings the department’s arsenal to more than 100 machines, ensuring a robust response to winter storms in our mountain communities.
After the February-March 2023 snowstorms, which brought unprecedented snowfall to the local mountains. Public Works quickly acted to secure the equipment needed to manage such extreme conditions, equipping operators with specialized training to optimize the performance of this enhanced fleet. This ensures quicker response times and more efficient snow removal operations, helping to keep mountain roadways clear and safe.
The expanded fleet is strategically staged across the county, allowing immediate mobilization to affected areas. This approach enables Public Works to promptly clear roads and debris, ensuring emergency vehicles can access impacted communities and residents can evacuate safely if needed.
Public Works has also been actively coordinating with partner agencies through winter preparedness meetings, ensuring a seamless, unified response to future storms.
By proactively addressing the challenges posed by severe winter weather, Public Works is safeguarding the well-being of mountain communities and enhancing the county’s overall resilience to natural disasters.
See below to now where the new equipment will be stationed –
Equipment Stationed
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Mt. Baldy | Loader | Mt. Baldy Yard | |
| Loader | Mt. Baldy Yard | ||
| New Loader | Mt. Baldy Yard | ||
| New Loader | Mt. Baldy Yard | ||
| New Loader | Fontana Yard | ||
| Grader | Fontana/Mt. Baldy | ||
| Grader | Fontana/Mt. Baldy |
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Running Springs | Loader | Running Springs Yard | |
| Loader | Running Springs Yard | ||
| Loader | Running Springs Yard | ||
| Loader | Running Springs Yard | ||
| New Loader | Running Springs Yard | ||
| New Loader | Running Springs Yard | ||
| Grader | Wilderness | ||
| Grader | Wilderness | ||
| Grader | Wilderness | ||
| Grader | Wilderness | ||
| New Skid Steer | Running Springs Yard | ||
| Skid Steer | Running Springs Yard | ||
| Skid Steer | Running Springs Yard |
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Mountain Areas | Loader | Oak Glen | |
| Loader | Oak Glen | ||
| Loader | Oak Glen | ||
| Loader | Oak Glen | ||
| New Loader | Forest Falls | ||
| New Loader | Angelous Oaks | ||
| Grader | Forest Falls | ||
| Grader | Oak Glen | ||
| Grader | In District | ||
| New Skid Steer | In District | ||
| New Skid Steer | In Preparation |
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Crestline | Loader | Crestline | |
| Loader | Crestline | ||
| Loader | Crestline | ||
| New Loader | Crestline | ||
| New Loader | Crestline | ||
| New Loader | Crestline | ||
| Grader | Crestline | ||
| Grader | Crestline | ||
| Grader | Crestline | ||
| New Skid Steer | In District | ||
| New Skid Steer | In Preparation |
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Blue Jay | Loader | Blue Jay | |
| Loader | Blue Jay | ||
| Loader | Blue Jay | ||
| Loader | Blue Jay | ||
| New Loader | Blue Jay | ||
| New Loader | Blue Jay | ||
| New Loader | Blue Jay | ||
| Grader | Blue Jay | ||
| Grader | Blue Jay | ||
| Grader | Blue Jay | ||
| Grader | Blue Jay | ||
| New Skid Steer | Blue Jay | ||
| New Skid Steer | In Preparation |
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Big Bear | Loader | Big Bear | |
| Loader | Big Bear | ||
| Loader | Big Bear | ||
| New Loader | Big Bear | ||
| New Loader | Big Bear | ||
| New Loader | Big Bear | ||
| Grader | Big Bear | ||
| Grader | Big Bear | ||
| Grader | Big Bear | ||
| New Skid Steer | Big Bear | ||
| New Skid Steer | In Preparation |
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Wrightwood | Loader | Wrightwood | |
| Loader | Wrightwood | ||
| New Loader | Wrightwood | ||
| New Loader | Wrightwood | ||
| New Loader | Wrightwood | ||
| Grader | Wrightwood | ||
| Grader | Wrightwood | ||
| Grader | Wrightwood | ||
| Grader | Wrightwood | ||
| Grader | Wrightwood | ||
| New Skid Steer | Wrightwood | ||
| New Skid Steer | In Preparation |
| Operations Yard | Type of Equipment | Location Stationed | *Additional Information |
| Special Districts | New Loader | Cedar Pines Park | |
| New Skid Steer | In Preparation |