Full Notification

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works has announced the re-opening of the following roads in the Angeles National Forest that were closed on Monday, December 12, 2011, due to snow and icy conditions:

• Angeles Forest Highway from Aliso Canyon Road to Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2)

• Upper Big Tujunga Cyn. Road from Angeles Forest Highway to SR-2 (Angeles Crest Highway)

• Big Tujunga Cyn. Road from Vogel Flats Road to Angeles Forest Highway

The roads re-opened Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Noon.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling all mountain roads during the winter as icy conditions will be present.

For updates on these and other road closures and openings, motorists can visit the Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.) website at www.dpwcare.org

Residents, business owners including persons with access and functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding post disaster resources that are available to those affected by the floods and debris and mud flow. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. 211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org

For current freeway and state highway conditions motorists should dial 5-1-1 or visit www.go511.com

December 14, 2011


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Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort
www.dpwcare.org

Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort (CARE) for the communities and areas affected by the "Station Fire" burn areas:

CARE is a multi-agency public outreach program committed to providing timely recovery and safety preparedness information following the recent wildfires. This especially relates to the areas affected by the 2009 "Station Fire" area. CARE includes the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and many other agencies.

http://dpwCARE.org is a unified CARE website that provides extensive information including:

* Alerts
* Latest News
* Current Conditions including road closures
* Safety Preparedness
* Assistance Programs
* Development/Rebuilding
http://dpwCARE.org


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