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FOREST SERVICE: LAKE & APACHE POST-FIRE BAER ASSESSMENT REPORT SUMMARIES RELEASED

The Forest Service—Los Padres National Forest completed BAER post-fire assessments of the Lake and Apache burned areas and affected watersheds to determine their response, soil conditions, potential threats, and recommended BAER emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands. BAER emergency treatments and activities are designed to decreased possible impacts to critical values from the burned areas during rainstorm events such as: life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

NOTE: Attached below as “Related Information” are 2 PDF documents called “Lake Post-Fire BAER Assessment Report Summary_PUBLIC” and “Apache Post-Fire BAER Assessment Report Summary_PUBLIC”.

BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events--be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website: www.weather.gov/lox/.