Needles Highway Emergency Road Repairs (May 2025 Storms)
Summary
SCH Number
2025060376
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Needles Highway Emergency Road Repairs (May 2025 Storms)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2025
Document Description
In May 2025, significant rain events resulted in the deposition of sediment and debris, as well as scour along Needles Highway. These conditions caused dangerous washouts and vertical drop-offs adjacent to the roadway, compromising the safety and integrity of the highway. Emergency activities include, but are not limited to, the removal and cleanup of deposited sediment and debris from the roadway, culverts, and areas immediately adjacent to roadways, as well as repairs to damaged road surfaces, shoulders, culverts, and drainage features to restore safe travel conditions
and prevent further damage to the roadway infrastructure.
Contact Information
Name
Arlene B. Chun
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Engineering Manager- Environmental Management Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Lacy Renee Blackwell
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Public Service Employee
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Needles
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Needles Highway was impacted from the San Bernardino County line to the north, then south to approximately 0.50 miles south of Rocker Bluff Road in the City of Needles.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15269(b) allows for emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned
facilities to maintain service essential to public health, safety, or welfare. Section 15269 (c) allows for specific actions taken to mitigate for an emergency.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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