Winter Storm 2010
The holiday season of December 2010 is one that canyon residents will be remembering and talking about for years to come. The devastating rainfall that hit Southern California started on December 18, 2010. Five days and over 22″ of recorded rainfall later, canyon creeks were overflowing. Some canyon residents were forced to evacuate their homes and others were completely stranded due to access being washed out or blocked by overflowing mud and debris.
Once again, canyonites found themselves in emergency mode and immediately went to work helping each other dig out. The Inter-Canyon League Board of Directors quickly formed a disaster relief committee to identify needs while working alongside many agencies to ensure safety, access and shelter.
The Inter-Canyon League coordinated assistance with schools, churches, businesses and other organizations that provided our community with volunteers, supplies, heavy equipment and food. Some of the large contributors included TruHope International, OC Rescue Mission, The TzuChi Foundation, Calvary Chapel, Church of Latter Day Saints, Parakletos International, One OC, Focus OC, The Home Depot, Mesco Incorporated and the American Red Cross.
Press Releases & Information:
- Dramatic Rescues & Evacuation, Los Angeles Times, 12/22/10
- Storm Causes Flooding & Mudslides in California, CBS News, 12/22/10
- Volunteers Participate in Clean-up of Orange County Mudslides, Orange County Resiger, 12/30/10
- Canyon Homes Digging Out, Orange County Register, 01/05/2011
- Residents Take on Muck in Silverado Canyon, Orange County Register, 1/31/11.
Videos About the Flood:
Silverado Flood I – 2010 Youtube Video by Sprockethead
Silverado Flood II – 2010 Youtube Video by Sprockethead
Silverado Flood III – 2010 Youtube Video by Sprockethead
Who’s Been Digging in my House by Sprockethead