From the onset of the storm, first responders, Public Works crews, utility partners, and fire personnel worked around the clock to reach stranded residents, conduct welfare checks, and carry out evacuations where necessary. During the height of the storm, access to several communities was severely impacted.

At one point, an estimated 50 trees were down along various stretches of Moran Road alone, and many others were blocking access in multiple locations. Reports indicate that hundreds were down across higher elevations, particularly above the snow line.

Numerous trees also brought down PG&E powerlines, creating additional hazards and delaying restoration efforts until the areas could be made safe. Crews have since made significant progress and continue working in the area.

Today, in the Glencoe and West Point region, approximately 15 trees remain down, blocking portions of local roadways. County road crews, utility workers, and fire personnel are coordinating removal efforts to restore safe access as quickly and safely as possible. There is a temporary road closure on lower Moran Road today due to tree work; however, emergency service personnel still have coordinated access to the area if the need arises.

As conditions improve, many primary roadways are now open. Road crews worked diligently to reopen Wawona Way, Bear Clover, Coniferous, and Manzanita as of February 23.  Work continues on secondary and residential roads, and travel in upper elevation areas is still discouraged unless necessary, as crews remain active and conditions can change quickly.

With immediate life-safety calls significantly reduced, the focus is shifting toward assessment and restoration. The Calaveras County Building Department has teams on the ground evaluating structures impacted by heavy snow, fallen trees, and storm-related damage. These assessments will help determine the overall scope of impacts and guide recovery planning. A subsequent press release will contain more information regarding the reporting of damage estimates and the inspections that will take place.

Power restoration remains a priority. At the height of the storm, more than 8,000 customers in Calaveras County were without power. As of 8:00 AM this morning, the number of customers still without service has been reduced to 4,597.

Crews from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continue working alongside local and state fire partners to clear downed trees and damaged powerlines. In many areas, significant hazard mitigation must be implemented before repairs can be completed safely. Progress is steady, but the work remains complex.

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office will continue to maintain dedicated deputies in the upper elevations to monitor conditions and remain prepared to assist with any additional storm-related calls for service, if necessary. Planning efforts are ongoing to ensure we are ready should weather or road conditions shift again.

The Community Resource Center, located at the West Point Community Hall (22283 State Route 26, West Point), remains open to assist individuals without power or heat and includes Go Bags of supplies provided by PG&E for community members.

With rain forecasted in the coming days, sandbags remain available to help residents protect homes, businesses, and livestock at the following locations:

1. Murphys Fire Station, 37 Jones St.

2. Vista Del Lago Cul-de-sac near Valley Springs Dental, 313 Vista Del Lago

3. Mangili Rd. Cul-de-sac at Valley Springs Sports and Fitness, 145 Mangili Rd.

4. Mountain Ranch Community Center parking lot next to the Public Safety Substation, 7869 Whiskey Slide Rd.

5. Copperopolis Fire Department, 370 Main St.

6. West Point Volunteer Fire Department, 195 Spink Rd. https://www.facebook.com/Wpwfa/

7. Glencoe Maintenance Yard, 16151 Hwy 26 (Open 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

8. Jenny Lind Yard, 11558 Milton Rd. (Open 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

9. San Andreas Rd Yard, 891 Mt Ranch Rd. (Open 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

10. Arnold Branch Library, 1065 Blagen Rd.

Please limit sandbags to 10 per resident and remember to bring your own shovel. Residents are encouraged to act early and take necessary steps to safeguard structures, driveways, barns, and low-lying areas before additional weather impacts arrive.

If you need to report road-related issues, contact the Calaveras County Public Works Department at (209) 754-6401 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). After hours, contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 754-6500 on the non-emergency line. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

We also want to recognize the strength of our communities. In West Point and in the higher elevations above Murphys, neighbors stepped up for neighbors. Residents cleared driveways, checked on elderly community members, shared generators, and opened their homes to those in need.

That willingness to come together has made a meaningful difference and has not gone unnoticed.

While recovery work continues, our commitment to every affected community remains the same. We will continue providing updates as progress is made and services are restored.