FRVC volunteers will be hosting a series of visitor education tabling events at the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to help share important safety information with hikers and recreationists visiting the Bridge to Nowhere trail.

This outreach effort supports a modified version of the “Turn Around Please Don’t Drown” public safety campaign, focusing on the dangers of high water conditions in mountain streams and flood-prone areas.

Each event day, volunteers will meet at the Gateway Center at 8:00 AM before heading to the outreach location for the day, typically Oaks Picnic Area or the Heaton Flats parking lot (Bridge to Nowhere trailhead). Volunteers will help engage visitors, share safety information, and encourage responsible recreation during high-water conditions.

Important Safety Facts We Share With Visitors

• Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock an adult off their feet

• 12 inches of water can carry away most vehicles

• More deaths occur each year from flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard

• It is never safe to walk into floodwaters

These outreach days are a great opportunity for volunteers to support public safety, connect with forest visitors, and help protect recreationists exploring the East Fork area.