'HELP US!!' message written in snow spotted in Crestline as desperation grows

AIR7 HD flew over Crestline and captured a large message written in the snow that read "HELP US!!" Full story: abc7.com/crest...

[@lostmoose7352]

These folks arent prepared for mountain life. I turned 77 yesterday and still remember my Austrian grandmas rule to be stocked with firewood for 2 yrs and having a full pantry for at least 6 month. We used to be snowed in for weeks every winter, back in the days. I can just hunker down, I cook and eat ...even if a blizzard would last for 3 month, I wouldnt get in trouble at all. Sorry folks, you ll learn it the hard way

[@rottenapple_]

Just curious, how does one get a two year supply of firewood? Seems like you'd need a giant expensive warehouse to store that much, then again I have no idea.

[@sendthis9480]

@@rottenapple_ You don’t. He’s just being dramatic. One wood burning stove, in six months, uses appx 8-10 cords of wood. Each cord is 4 x 4 x 8. 32 cords is a 256’ foot long wall 4’ high x 4’ wide.

[@lisalee2885]

Totally agree...these folks have no clue....healthy ones are just whining instead of moving snow from a window or door and Walking out

[@lisalee2885]

I live below the mountain and have plenty of firewood, can food, extra water, supplies galore. All bought each week. Some from dollar tree. California folks...earthquakes too!.Prep

[@steevieel]

Totally Agree I remember going with a friend years ago and he would prepare his Cabin for the Winter Season Chopping Plenty of Wood Charcoal Lighter Fluid Filling Up the Pantry with Canned 🥫 Food Non Perishables Plenty of Blankets and Clothing Batteries for Light Portable Power Stations and so much more .. Every Year he would do a thorough inventory for Winter Season .. I Hope They All Are Doing Well .. But Make It A Lesson Learned Californians .. You Live In The Mountains ⛰ A Remote Area and Your All By Yourselves !!! Survival Times .. Quit Complaining

[@terrimcfarland1152]

When you live in the mountains... know your history of wintertime snow fall possibilities and be prepared as best you... history has alot of info.

[@mikeb2480]

Exactly!! These people need to take ownership to the fact that they did not prepare. Everybody who lives in snow climates need to prepare for events like these. Unbelievable

[@Dat_Neegus_Carl]

Lol I completely agree. These people knew way in advance of what was coming

[@thatsawesome2060]

I am wondering why nobody has snowmobile at least they can move and buying supply.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Abnormal weather for this area obviously. When it's the worst weather in 100 years you don't expect this. Most people buy stuff as they need it and don't plan ahead. I don't, but many do. Power outages don't help either

[@frankmacleod2565]

Yep, same with all you people who live in tornado and hurricane country. We are tired of bailing you people out down in Texas and Florida

[@scottprather5645]

these people will survive. It's hard to believe people don't have a week's worth of supplies in their house especially when they knew this storm was coming

[@intergalacticchicano]

They should have known, plus most of those houses are expensive, they should have been prepared regardless. Sometimes it's hard to have pity on people.

[@odinsson204]

Pre Proper Planning kids.

[@shayninoakley1181]

The one and only grocery store is totaled. Groceries cost too much for people to stock up on a weeks supply or more at a time. It's been a week and roads are still not plowed and they have nowhere to go buy food. I know it sounds simple to those not up there or those whom have never lived up there. My mom has been there 34 years and this magnitude of snow has never happened. They are not young and can't just shovel 7+ feet of snow that is covering every inch of their property let alone they weren't able to get our their front door until yesterday. People are stranded with no access to basic supplies 🙄

[@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide]

Eat zee bugs

[@intergalacticchicano]

@@shayninoakley1181 you hear that? It's the world smallest violin.

[@TheTanman412]

Their footwriting looks better than my handwriting.

[@AhJodie]

I love when I am feeling serious, because of the video, and reading along, and something shakes me out of that like your hilarious comment. Thank you so much! You gave me a lot of joy!

[@TheTanman412]

@@AhJodie Likewise♥️🥰

[@SecretWars98]

No one living in these mountain communities* prepped for the oncoming storm they were pre-warned about, even a little bit?

[@skipmoto3438]

I don't want to sound hard but........ if you live in the mountains you have to have at least 2 weeks worth of supplies to keep you through something like this. That's just basic mountain survival living. But I still hope everyone makes it out OK. A SIDE BAR - And if you're just driving up for the day or weekend. You should have everything you would need to survive for 1 week if you got stranded. In the mountains during winter, you never know what is going to happen the next hour. Good Luck

[@bagheerab278]

"I'm going to be angry at everyone for not rescuing me from my lack of preparedness."

[@patriciamoulard6752]

I am so sorry for your suffering. Blackhawk helicopters are rescuing people and dropping food and supplies. There is 617 miles of roads to clear and lots of people needing rescue. Stay safe and stay warm. Know that the Eskimo people live in much harsher conditions and survive, so you can too. Ration your food, drink plenty of hot drinks, and beware of fire or roof collapse. Occupy one room in a tent will keep you warmer. Prayers coming your way.

[@lisalee2885]

And tomorrow when the sun is up start pushing snow away and climb out...THEN WALK OUT. Don't to drive...Walk. start early

[@Ghost_in_the_machineworks]

After the covid stupidity and the utter incompetence shown by our fearless leaders.... I keep six months of food in the garage.

[@saikyomogresurrect]

😅😅😅

[@johnwattdotca]

The word Eskimo came from an American movie about northern natives, starring an Italian actor. Northern natives are called Inuit. They live in underground communities, dug below the frost line, what you see as igloos are temporary shelter during travels.

[@dgodrummer8110]

@@johnwattdotca hey hey hey, this is NOT a place to educate people. so keep your intelligence to yourself please. The intronet allows free expression of ideas, thawts, and emoshions in any way, shape or from. yeah FROM! Got it? haha.

[@collinvoitk4701]

The 'help' is doing everything they can. Living in the mountains of Montana, we pay attention to the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Living in locations that are prone to adverse weather comes with hardships. I'm lacking sympathy.

[@ilikemyowncomments9065]

What a based comment. Imagine being from California and reading this. That's like if half of Montana burned down during a wildfire, and then some based Cali-head was like, "we in Cali are prepared to deal with fires. I have zero sympathy for those Montana morons..."

[@RandomRandomnessKCMO]

Same….

[@elizaleroux9173]

Exactly.

[@recoveringsoul755]

The area obviously ISN'T used to this level of snowfall and even the snowplows can't get there.

[@steveshea6148]

Blah blah blah. You've never seen snow like this in your life.

[@xraided559]

Didint u guys get the notice tho that It was gonna be sever

[@r8chlletters]

How did these people fail to go out in the storm and work on that snow as it fell?! They could have cleaned the roof off, put in a safe path from exits, tap trees etc. This is simple and what lots of folks do where it snows. How/why are they unprepared when they live in a remote mountain locations?

[@esthermarcen7587]

and they knew that the storm was coming

[@llowe15]

It snowed for a week straight. You try to shovel for that long you brainlet

[@Paul-kd3ui]

Go and salt the driveway

[@malloryjines5050]

Because this is beyond anything any of us has ever seen in our local mountains. I’m 66 and don’t remember EVER hearing of this much snow here. Yes, we prepare for earthquakes with food and supplies, but if it snows above the level of your doors, there’s no amount of shoveling some elderly people can do to get out. They need medications and may be having medical emergencies.

[@sw8741]

I agree. What they don't realize is when they plow the roads the snow will be put on their property too! There are also lots of little roads that go off to cabins that probably won't even be plowed with snow lasting there for a couple months. Its all part of living in the mountains.

[@Seymorrebutts]

They feel forgotten?? What’s the reason for moving up there, to get away from everyone else. Right????

[@zoflo728]

There was a time, not that long ago, when people lived out in the middle of the mountains and didn't expect the government to provide. They were self reliant. If you want the state to wipe your butt when tings get tough, stay in the city.

[@johnchedsey1306]

who hurt you?

[@louisliu5638]

I'm not Mormon, but old homestead habits are still in vogue if you live in a vulnerable, rural, or mountain area: a years supply of food and potable water in storage, a wood stove even if you don't usually use it, and the ability to last weeks without if nec.

[@zoflo728]

@@johnchedsey1306 Cat vids. Hilariously appropriate.

[@TexasSpectre]

I would remind everyone that the people who are currently suffering with the snow in CA are likely among the people that laughed at Texas for ‘not being ready for a winter storm they knew was coming’ not that long ago.

[@LolGuffy]

i live in the county and i saw atleast 5 to ten snow plows heading towards the mountains and then i saw at least 3 more today they are COMING!!!!!

[@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide]

Whopper, whopper, whopper, whopper

[@calicoasting]

no there not

[@smokiethebear3334]

So they live in a remote mountain community, knew a massive storm was coming and didn’t prep and are expecting emergency services instead, right.

[@DejaDrewit]

Wow they wrote so straight and perfectly. i cant even write straight in the sand. And very smart they didnt take a single step between the letters and then walked back the same exact way not to create extra foot steps. Very professionally done. They must have had a lot of practice maybe?

[@HappyHarryHardon]

I thought people lived up in the mountains to be self sufficient…

[@WeThePeopleUnited2A]

Not these ones bunch of yuppies

[@aeptacon]

should prepare for moments like these

[@michaelsmith5583]

Buffalo, Ny here, in my many decades of experience, you always make sure you keep emergency supplies and rations in your home. Furthermore if you can’t ration what you should have, that’s a failed choice. You chose to live in the mountains, I am jealous of your snow. I had nearly 7 feet with snow drifts 30’ tall. If you sit in your home waiting for the snow to stop before you shovel, you’re ignorant and deserve to be stuck. For the last several days, you should’ve been shoveling every few hours. If you can’t open the door, climb out a window, or jump out a window. Figure it out, you chose to live there. Buffalo was so feckless 47 people died. I hope there aren’t as many dumb people living there.

[@KWAHU93]

U hear that? That’s the worlds smallest violin 🎻

[@lebski6033]

Hard to relate to these people when this happens about once every couple years where I live. You have to be prepared, and apparently they weren't.

[@intheburgh4293]

@@heartsnob boo hoo

[@jeffreyhusack2400]

I live in Pa. I knew and heard those storms were comming ,why didnt they? They had time to prepare,,but the pictures of the people I saw explained everything. If you want to live in these areas,then you should know how to and Always be ready for what ever comes at you. I Am. It's not just the area its today's people, many cant survive if it's out of their normal ,sad but true

[@frankmacleod2565]

You're prepared for the comet that could hit your house, right? Of course you are

[@jeffreyhusack2400]

@@frankmacleod2565 now come on that's being a little smart now isn't it I didn't say I was an end-of-the-world prepper I just said I was prepared for almost anything that came along not World War 3 or an Extinction event

[@frankmacleod2565]

@@jeffreyhusack2400 Storms like this don't hit down there very often at all, so I assumed you'd be more prepared than they are. I was just talking about a little comet, not a planet-destroyer. Lots of people down there are on vacation, there are a lot of rentals in the area. Ski resort towns. Can't prep too much if you're in an Air B&B for the weekend

[@Lotus77777]

Horrific lack of planning on behalf of the residents. Why move away from where public safety measures are more commonplace if one can’t hack it on their own? Just pathetic.

[@lallen6477]

@NBA Injuries Do you have any Morals? These are actual people! I’m sure you are 100% prepared for the circumstances and weather your area gets Hit with 🤔! Since you have no info up on yourself on your KZbin channel you are probably one of those people that use this You Tube channel to troll and say 💩to people that you normally wouldn’t say with your regular You Tube channel 😉 So keep going at it but Kharma is a bi**h. Good luck

[@jaychong12]

Their choice and they'll handle it, lol.

[@Lotus77777]

@@lallen6477 In the state of California we are given a LOT of disaster preparedness info because we have earthquakes. People are supposed to keep a supply of food, water, and the like on hand. The type of people that move to this region do San Bernardino County can undoubtedly afford to keep these provisions on hand, as well as generators, which normal people could NOT afford. You are having an undue level of empathy for the “affluent and lazy stereotypical Californian types” that expect 76 degree weather year round while moving to the actual mountains.

[@lallen6477]

@@Lotus77777 You obviously have not been paying attention to social media .Alot of people that were un prepared were visitors from anywhere and everywhere. So when u go on vacation what do u do ? I’m sure you buy some groceries but not a lot because you choose to eat out. Another thing is some of them were not aware of keeping there gas meters cleared and vents cleared so they wouldn’t go boom . And some did not know how to use the snowblower if they had one or that their roof would collapse in if they didn’t take some of the weight off of it. It was the people that lived there that helped them. And it was poor poor planning on San Bernardino’s fault they were warned as well. Maybe you will never understand until you need help one day.

[@svlonestar7645]

Old timers didn't need rescuing, you got yourself up there, get yourself down and move back where you came from.

[@WeThePeopleUnited2A]

Exactly

[@jenc8953]

I’m sorry but these residents that live in the mountains full time should have stocked up for food and water for the whole winter. It’s the responsible thing to do.

[@sue4129]

Yep, agreed. However what they really run out of the quickest is probably not food, but "recreational supplements".

[@dwaynemartin5174]

This is what winter in the mountains is supposed to look like I'm 70 years old trust me i remember those days

[@Howrider65]

Yup I remember getting nailed many times driving through a blizzard once.

[@CatDaddySteve]

I lived up higher than BigBear and way higher than AreoBear in Green Valley Lake, we kept an eye on the weather , stocked up and rode it out. These people are sissy flatlanders who think Starbucks delivers through 10 feet of snow 🤨

[@edrader]

well bully for you

[@lisalee2885]

Right on Steve 👍👍You did what these folks should have 😁😁😁

[@WeThePeopleUnited2A]

Yuppies

[@someguy9778]

Many moved up there for low rent and property...Not necessarily for what it is.

[@CatDaddySteve]

@@someguy9778 You move to the ghetto You better know what's in store for You, You move to the mountains You better know what's in store for You.... Don't act surprised when the entire front door is blocked by snow.....We got to know our neighbors, we looked out for the elderly and infirm, we made very good friends with the guys who had skid steer or backhoe tractors and helped them with what ever they needed and in turn they would come by and plow our driveway no charge..... I used only wood for heat for the first 2 years...... I actually shoveled walkways and decks for extra cash for the weekend rental people..... It's nothing compared to 100+ years ago.

[@kimberly4987]

I know of this community and the wonderful people that live there. One gentleman in particular that has multiple businesses across from the grocery store. I just hope he and family are safe. He has lived there for many years…one would think that with that mountain living knowledge and even with the short notice and severity exceeding normal that they might have put a little extra in the pantry as far as food. If I had to guess that community has grown a lot in the past year and with that comes inexperienced mountain dwellers. What I find odd is why they are holding people back from coming together from the outside and letting them in to assist. Yes have a plan and attack. Send drones with emergency medical supplies. Heck if they can use drones to drop drugs over the border they can find a way to get medicine or some type of food. Or drop from helicopter. A lot of those homes have multiple stories go higher and out a window. I know the storm dumped tons of snow but it would seem to me that as it came down that’s when you start making sure you have at least one clear exit. Those that live there part time didn’t have that option. Just hope their homes hold up. The gas thing is the scariest. Time to call The Diesel Brothers to lead the rescue! State of emergency with national guard isn’t a handful of retirees with shovels! Crestline isn’t that big…let those people in that are waiting in line. Power in numbers. That help sign in the snow…brilliant way to catch attention. They heard you Crestline! Stay safe!

[@breal7277]

Prep. Prep. Prep. Folks were warned. With hundreds of miles of roads to clear, it's going to be days if not weeks to clear all.

[@AhJodie]

The good thing is it isn't ice, like they had in Canada for 4 days straight with so many trees breaking, power towers falling over, roofs collapsing, people freezing to death, no one able to drive anywhere. It is quite an incredible adventure. At least there won't be a forest fire for a while, probably, hopefully. That is an incredible amount of snow, that is for sure!

[@kimberly4987]

So true! Now that would have been the worst with all the trees.

[@M.Mae.M]

When you live in an area like this, you should always have water and food stocked for two weeks.

[@edwardstrishock8541]

This is exactly what it looks like during winter in the mountains ⛰

[@scrappytube1]

I am relatively new to Crestline. This is my forth winter. Thankfully we missed the thanksgiving storm and black out of 2019. I learned quickly to stock up with three to four weeks of food, wood and to shovel snow daily. People who did not bother shoveling until the sun came out were not bothering to look outside and or were too lazy. If anything many were complaining of being bored! My heart goes out to the handicapped and feeble, but winter in the mountains is no place to be if you cannot fend for yourself and have to rely on others. Those who did not stock up on food claim they did not have the means. I feel sorry for them, but I do not understand how they could not have purchased extra canned food, rice and beans over the year in annual preparation for winter. They could have even gone to the local food bank. Most locals spoke of the mountain being due for a big snow fall, but many did not bother to prepare for it. Reminds me of the story of the grass hopper who played during the summer and made fun of the ants hard at work preparing. 🙏💕🌈.

[@mdthrock]

I was in Crestline for blackout of 2019 drove down to Lowes and purchased a generator cuz the F ing roads were plowed. This is not a normal situation. I was low food but was able to get to Goodwins before the roof collapsed. Jeez that is not normal. Gas and meds are not so easy to stock pile. I have a lifted Jeep and got gas and meds today and gave rides to many that were hiking to town to trying and get the same. Not everyone has a Jeep or can hike out. Most can plow a few feet but over 6 gets a bit taxing. Glad you are all set but many are not give to your neighbors. This is not a normal situation.

[@BelleOfAmherst]

“When we run out of food, that’s it.” - Any of Us Tomorrow, Next Week 🌎💚🌍💚🌏💚

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

They can always eat each other! .. ... Donner Party.

[@BelleOfAmherst]

@@outlawbillionairez9780 You must be from Truckee.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

@@BelleOfAmherst EAT THE RICH!

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

@@BelleOfAmherst definitely not from Truckee

[@therewdy4038]

You should buy extra food every week (tin food) and store it away!

[@DCmite1]

hard to believe that the municipality of big bear and the surrounding areas dont own plow equipment. I would put that in the budget for next year.

[@HappyHarryHardon]

They don’t want to pay the taxes that would be required.

[@patriciamoulard6752]

I have a video of the snowplows working in Crestline prior to this blizzard. Sometimes there is an exorbitant amount of snow and it is not the norm.

[@hairypeeness]

Why aren’t they prepare lol nobody forced them to move up the mountains 😂😂 what they expect

[@finnilrebna348]

Did your mom teach you to be so naive? Or so insensitive??? Lol Can you even pronounce the words I just used? Grow up 😂

[@hairypeeness]

@@finnilrebna348 oh no the spelling bee police ! you must be one of them crybabies up ther. keep reaching. ur arms are gonna get sore 🤣🤣🤣

[@techshabby0001]

When all this melts, there's going to be floods. Then there will be mudslides. Then back to hot temps and fire season starts.

[@catherineromero1862]

Gee, thanks Debbie downer😅

[@edrader]

fud fud fud

[@happyperson2665]

Aren't you just a ray of sunshine? Yes, more chaos will ensue...

[@lisalee2885]

9th to the 20th it will be melting...ark

[@stankythecat6735]

It’s not like they didn’t see it coming. I literally had this much snow every winter when I was in uni… get ready

[@nate7828]

People just forget how Mother Nature can be, I’m sure everyone in these communities will be stocked up forever on after this. Only a lesson that most need to learn once. Prayers to everyone, from one of the less impacted valleys in California. Everything road in and out is closed, but our city is big enough to sustain itself till that’s not the case

[@coreyjohnson6002]

Being prepared is a mindset, and a way of life. Not something that grows out of calamity. Some will learn, but others will be in the same situation in the future.

[@Choppa778]

@@coreyjohnson6002 I lived up there for decades (higher elevation) and Crestline people are a weird breed. They are always unprepared. They can’t even keep the electricity on in mild weather. When you tell them they are unprepared, they just look at you and say “you’re being mean”. I kid you not. Life and death situations occurs in rural mountain communities and most people are ready- but Crestline is more about shakras, and reiki massages than mountain living. It’s a strange place. I’m not shocked they’re having snow problems.

[@SEATTLEPOSEIDON32]

Next time be prepared

[@CL-yp1bs]

Sooo you live out in a rural community but you dont have any rice, beans, or canned food? Sorry but not sorry you should be better prepared.

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

this was just a gentle reminder from God that nature plays by its own rules

[@highdesertjohn]

Was it God, or just a natural weather patten of the earth?

[@lisalee2885]

Wait for there cries after a big earthquake...these folks will lose it 😟😟😟

[@steelionx9255]

Yeah, California is known for earthquakes.

[@DontStepInTheGrease]

HAARP.

[@terryknox4499]

A Reminder From God That The Tribulation Is Coming

[@danielp9451]

I guess they missed the warnings we were all getting for over a week! 😂

[@someguy9778]

When you live up there, everyone talks to each other about the storm coming...Unless you're antisocial.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Rich people moved away from us, so let's just keep our distance from them! Yer on yer own!

[@monicapttrsn]

What I don't understand is why Bear Mountain residents, who were down in the valley, are desperate to get back up the mountain right now and past the road blocks on the highway. I think they opened the roadblock though. Why drive into a catastrophe, unless you are trying to save someone?

[@Jo-nm1gu]

You answered with your last sentence.

[@mikezunker]

Family, neighbors, cats, dogs, home, house. (As an aside, it's not pleasant to be stuck with Flatlanders)

[@sevenirises]

Maybe they need to shovel the snow off their roof so it doesn't collapse. Or to check that their water pipes didn't freeze then burst inside the house? Or make sure their gas pipes have not been severed and blow up the house...which happened in Lake Arrowhead a couple days ago. Maybe they need to check for broken windows, leaks, and spoilage from the power outages. Lots of variables.

[@recoveringsoul755]

To check on their homes, loved ones, property. To help neighbors

[@williebeamish5879]

@@mikezunker But want their help, right?

[@vinceruland9236]

You should always keep at least 30 days worth of food in your house no matter where you live. Also, front doors open I ward. Therefore, everyone should be able to open their doors to "dig out" if they need to.

[@vmobile890]

There is many people that would love being snow bound for several weeks and excited to plan for such a solitude time .

[@derekmo29]

if this happened in another country we would be right there.

[@twothreeactual9254]

WOW DIDNT EVEN KNOW THIS WAS HAPPENING! IM LIKE LESS THAN HOUR AWAY. STAY SAFE AND SURVIVE!! 🙏

[@SL-lz9jr]

Does Southern California not experience earthquakes? I grew up in Northern California and was taught to always have emergency food supply on hand that didn’t require cooking. My point is, this blizzard or snow storm was an anomaly and can’t be planned for, but if you stocked your home with emergency food supply for earthquake preparedness, you would’ve had food to eat in an emergency. And let’s not forget the pandemic when there was fear of a shortage of food in grocery stores. Even now that I live in New York, I still maintain a supply of canned goods as emergency food supply. I always replenish it when it gets low (gotta use it before it expires after all). I hope these people get the help they need soon! I can’t imagine how scared they must be. I would be concerned! But lets learn from this experience and make sure we all have emergency food supplies.

[@salami373]

Easiest thing is to look up a video KZbin, if you can’t figure out the first clue of how to survive without all these comforts then a video or “tutorial” is needed bud

[@seapearl27]

Nope, I’ve lived in CA for 32 years and we rarely have earthquakes, if we do then they are little shakes, won’t even wake me up from a light nap.

[@TheIntrovert83]

@Phillip Banes yeah i know it aint rocket science. I was just curious what everyone else was stocking up on but never mind...

[@Michelle-ce1qh]

Do you really think workers are just sitting around not doing anything?? Noooo...they're working their arses off say and night, not going home to their families to help you and to get people that are stranded. Do you have any idea what it takes, in both time and energy, to moves TONS of snow??? Be patient and be a little more grateful. PREPARE...YOU LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS FFS.

[@DavidHernandez-dq1ih]

They where told a blizzard was coming they should’ve prepared or stayed at the regular home instead of the vacation cabin

[@shirleyhunt6084]

Thank u ch 7. I have a friend in Arrowbear. I appreciate this.

[@backcountrybunghole6356]

Perfect example as to why its important to keep a plentiful stock of supplies. If a person doesn't have a minimum of a 30 food/water supply then you cannot blame anyone but yourself. Do people really believe our government is going to come and rescue you 🤔

[@jasonlommen4769]

I feel like these people complaining are not prepared at all for winter life in the foothills. You should always have a months stock of provisions. That’s just smart no matter where you live.

[@papagen00]

i don't understand people who knowingly live in natural disaster or wildlife areas, expecting others to help them when something bad happens.

[@bobabooey4537]

I hope everyone is gathering to shovel snow around the clock. It would help.

[@Choppa778]

By the looks of things, they haven’t figured that out yet….

[@mycanos]

It is equally difficult to get assistance to the residents there. You are privileged to live there and you enjoy all the perks. But when blizzard weather conditions are reported, and they were, and the aftermath of the storm storms comes to you, there are complaints. I hope when help does come your attitude would have changed and you'll be thankful that you made it through.

[@MadelineBrooklyn2827]

It's cheaper to live in Crestline than most of LA wdym privilege

[@lisalee2885]

We are in California....you have to be ready for whatever...weekly buying small amounts of food and water 👍👍

[@griffin2263]

If your Live in The mountains prepare to have snow. Have at least a week of food and water ... in Canada we deal with snow storms every couple years

[@Workn3t]

Homegirl you should have cans hood and different heating options 😂

[@Maranatha1777]

I was in 6 foot in Ohio it was almost covered the door it was a wait until it melts

[@techshabby0001]

Right. I used to live in Michigan. But up there, you are prepared for it. City snow plows, snow fencing, winter clothes and boots, shovels, snow blowers, snow plows...

[@techshabby0001]

Hehe heh I live in Hawaii now. 🏖️

[@imir8atu321]

living in a weather and fire zone home ... a wonderful location till we All pay for your bad choice next time pay for a better insurance policy

[@Sigma_Sage13]

This is heartbreaking. Hoping they all get help real soon

[@3sam7]

Suddenly, it’s a buyers market in Crestline! Always be prepared! Watch the videos from recent storms in Mammoth Lakes California, they don’t whine they handle snow and get the job done. Remember you live in the mountains, It Snows There!

[@pointreyes4272]

Here is what I am hearing from friends (Sierra, Northern CA). Some rural roads are completely closed do to hundreds of downed trees that are frozen into the snow. There is no way to plow with the trees and powerlines down. The power is out and many propane tanks have run out with no chance of refilling. No fuel for generators so no water. This is a rural area with very difficult access. In the Sierra they have had over 40' of snow with another 5' coming over the next week. It takes Buffalo NY 5 years to get 45' of snow.

[@ldc5603]

Actually, no. Buffalo. NY already had 95” this one season. Get real, the actual problem is the terrain and a governor that doesn’t prepare for this nor reacts appropriated or timely. Why did he wait so long asking for assistance when he KNEW he didn’t have the ability to reach these people?

[@jenc8953]

@@heartsnob I have 2 yrs worth of food and supplies stocked up in my home and happen to live in a major city. It doesn’t impact your wallet if you stock up over time like I did. It took me a little over a year to buy all of our preps. My family and I eat from that stash and replace it every 2 weeks when we get paid. We have a large deep freezer we keep half full with meats. Every time you get paid, spend an extra $40 on non-perishables and in no time, you will have an emergency pantry that will sustain you in an emergency and during financial hardships.

[@jenc8953]

@@ldc5603 because he was too busy dining at the French Laundry.

[@ldc5603]

@@jenc8953 true that

[@ldc5603]

@@heartsnob You don’t stock up in one trip, its a weekly, never ending practice.

[@burtcooper612]

Many Americans have this message, "God, help us".....Romans 1:18-32

[@James-ke5sx]

This is why I became a prepper. I have snow shoes, winter sled snowmobile suit a few weeks food and water stored. But even as a Canadian this is ridiculous.

[@AR9ify]

OMG how helpless people can be. 🤦‍♂️

[@nickavaneson263]

I mean it is SoCal so even the mountain communities that get snow storm warnings every winter most of the time end up being weak or non at all, like last year.

[@donkato2159]

RULE #1 of off grid or mountain LIVING, prepare for SHTF… some should Others should NOT

[@minoltaaraya]

People here are judgmental, jealous and lack all compassion. I hope you are never in an emergency and people say about you what you are saying about complete strangers you know nothing about. I can think of a million different scenarios why someone might have found themselves unprepared to be trapped for a over a week. But go off, y’all a perfect. Hope these people get some help soon, this would be horrible for anyone.

[@thebilldozer7970]

Some are, but if you take nothing else away from all this, if you are an adult have a couple weeks worth of food stocked up. Disasters happen every where and even 2 weeks worth of food can be stretched to a month in an emergency. If they had a head start on stocking up, then they could have easily hoarded some tap water. I live across the country and heard about the snow coming the week before. Some in the comments are heartless and I'm sure some people just couldn't be prepared.

[@kathleendigregorio1701]

Exactly - it isn't just food it is there is a historic level of snow from January to this week, greater than ever since 1980's. They physically couldn't get out of their houses - in addition to the supermarket roof collapse, the hardware store roof is compromised.

[@chuckfarley567]

Our hearts arent hardened....just in touch with reality....

[@chuckfarley567]

@@kathleendigregorio1701 So....its happened before ? Hummmm.....

[@SRM_NZ]

there is nothing worse than being trapped thanks to weather and disasters....currently it's happening all over the world....but what makes me angry is photo shopped photo's that are an attempt to 'over dramatize' an extremely harrowing event...it's kinda like making the true situation......less true.....like that "Help US!!" sign in the snow.......for that sign I only have one question....how did someone stomp out that sign without foot prints from and to every letter?

[@Aufbleiben]

You have you ever tried to write in the snow? You jump from one letter to the next and walk away when you're done

[@joshglassman1053]

The residents should have told officials there was someone being misgendered or Zalinsky was up there. They would have had the nationa guard deployed, air drops, arctic snow vehicles, HLS and swat would be coming through there vents, and tunneling to get them what they need.

[@bukboefidun9096]

Those solar panel snow plows are doing great, right Gov Newsie!

[@robav8or]

Living in the mountains away from urban centers means being prepared for all weather events and for the ability to survive weeks without power or the ability to travel. Having battery & generator backup/fuel is essential. At the very minimum you can at least power your refrigerator, well, and the fan that blows air through/around your wood burning stove. Candles and lots of freeze-dried food. Lifestraw to at least be able to hydrate if you don’t have a well. Sitting around and complaining nobody is coming to rescue you is a flawed plan. Probably shouldn’t be living there if that’s the best you can muster. I feel bad for the children and pets subjected to the stupid decisions made by people who should know better.

[@lisalastnamesmith]

Their social media gets you NOWHERE

[@christianbriones6124]

This is so sad and something I never thought would be happening for so many days straight. God help them

[@marcielong6978]

I pray for these people in the name of Jesus

[@jeffreyhusack2400]

Instead of wasting time and energy writing in the snow , and asking for help ,it should have been redirected to what can I do for myself or others ,many I'm sure didnt need the warnings and then want others to save and help them , just like hurricane areas. They dont leave then have to be rescued later

[@Patrickp614]

The governor of California is doing nothing to help them this is ridiculous!

[@erendiraramirez9828]

That is exactly why we have to be prepared for any emergency, not only for a possible earthquake. Wake up call!

[@Celeste-bi4bf]

The weather channel kept everyone updated about how horrible this will turned in the mountains. Didn’t they know family members to go stay at other than the mountains? The authorities should have evacuated them or be at your own risk if wanting to stay.

[@The2ndFirst]

Next time someone points and laughs at preppers, remember this.

[@tienmou68]

Sad to hear everyone begging for help. This country was once made of independent folks, who stood on their own. Now we are sniveling beggars, crying out for the gov'ment to help us. Disgusting.

[@RandomRandomnessKCMO]

They knew snow was coming …. Sounds like a personal problem ..

[@soulfulgeocatcher]

It's unfortunate situation and I pray they get the help they need. At the same time in some of the comments it consistently states to have 30 days worth of food and stacks of firewood ready because you cannot expect help from anyone which is an eye opener. A lot of it is inexperience from homeowners rushing to leave la I guess.

[@enroute6105]

ABC 7 provided a 7 day forecast, you took no warning to the fact that your out in the middle of nowhere. City services are not out yonder. You should have been prepared. The country side looks beautiful. now nature is packing a punch.y advice would be when streets are cleared up you pack up and move were the conveniences are, if that's how you face mother nature. Because this is just snow. I would not recommend sticking around when a fire, earthquake or flood shows up that's when you have to handle life at a level beyond a small snow fall. Your city folks go back to once you belong. Were city services are at a high priority for you hun. It's for the best.

[@yodheyvavhey9525]

These folks livin wayyy Up in the Sierra's (Nice place!)- but you all Should expect 'every so man years' you all are gonna (You WILL BE!) 'hit' with a winter like this and thus be prepared for it! People 100 years ago had No one coming to help out- they were not only tough but thought it out and as always- The Future Belongs to Those That Are Best Prepared!

[@thegreatnexus4207]

People NEED TO BE PATIENT! Help is on the way, you guys should have left your homes when y’all had the chance not to mention MULTIPLE WARNINGS…

[@godbyone]

Yes Biden is very very busy. Helping other countries. You need to identify as Ukraine

[@thegreatnexus4207]

@@godbyone better yet maybe you should go help them lol

[@godbyone]

@@thegreatnexus4207 I did my part by paying tax. But Biden takes tax money. Gives to Ukraine and his family and Schumeramd pelosi. All who have family in Ukraine that make huge s sums of money there

[@thegreatnexus4207]

@@godbyone besides I’m not argue with ya on here, laters hot head 😂

[@godbyone]

@@thegreatnexus4207 no argument I state fact s. I didn’t get mad. But when u call names. Is the sign you lose. Everybody here knows for a fact. That Biden has abandoned his people. Every single commenter here knows Biden will not. Help people stranded in usa . He was 3o minutes from Ohio disaster. For but he flew 12 hours to Ukraine 10 hours train. Fact is even you know. Biden will not help these people. Because he can’t steal and donation there

[@MrWildbill]

Come on folks you live not only in the woods but in the woods in ski country so big snow is a part of life there. Clearly there is no shortage of water, air drop in the ramin noodles and a box of matches.

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

Oh wow that’s crazy scary for sure. I hope they get the help they all need. I hope the snow melts🤞

[@valley2thebay288]

Wow

[@thomasalexander5936]

Two suggestions: 1) Invest in Portable Generator 2) Invest in Tracked vehicle

[@zackd2852]

My house has enough nonperishable food to last me an ENTIRE 6 months. These people won't make it through the zombie apocalypse. They ran out of food in less than a few days. LOL. These kind of disasters iare literally a dream come true for introverts. We can survive for months without having to communicate to another human being.

[@jodieduncan4774]

They have WAY MORE than most...Best GET BUSY.

[@Nana_Mack]

Pray for the people over there get some help

[@carmentorres2176]

This the second time that I experienced the begging of a movie from Netflix stars exactly like real . Almost the same beginning, , the first one was the derailment of a train and it's consequences and now this.

[@mimseyrenee2217]

If you live in those upscale communities you know snow is coming right? Don’t snow people have guidelines to live by? I would have thought everyone listened to the blizzard was coming conditions and plan ahead. They talked about it the week before. Can you imagine in San Diego too.. 😳😳 I’ve never lived in the snow areas but the weather channel would be like the number one channel fir me. Just hearing about a blizzard had me shook. I was going up to wrightwood and was like NOPE forget that.

[@nosaj3856]

I can understand needing medication, but how do you not have enough of any type of food in your home to survive for a week?

[@edyann]

Reporters have so much guts to be able to report so much misery. I'd have nightmares.

[@scomo532]

Brave reporters? Oh come on, what BS

[@edyann]

@@scomo532 To you it's that- not to me. They're incredibly brave.

[@KWAHU93]

@@scomo532 stunning and brave 😂

[@MrTmenzo]

Que dramatica lol