LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The county of Lake, in a joint effort with our local partners and state and federal agencies including the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services will open a Local Assistance Center to support residents affected by the LNU Lightning Complex event.
The Local Assistance Center, or LAC, will be a “one-stop” shop, where individuals and businesses that have suffered disaster-related loss or damage can find assistance and access services all in one place.
This year marks the sixth straight year in which large wildfire disasters have had a major impact on Lake County communities and the local economy.
This year, to ensure they provide accessible services to the public in a safe manner, in light of COVID-19, the LAC will run in a virtual format, accessible online.
Disaster resources available include Individual Assistance for clients whose homes were destroyed or damaged, vital records replacement, immigrant and veteran’s disaster services, postal service address changes and forwarding information, unemployment benefits information if the fire impacted your ability to work, driver’s license and car registration/title replacement, local food resources, utility assistance programs, emotional supports and more.
Local businesses can connect with the Small Business Administration for business loan assistance to cover losses. Local, state and federal agencies assisting in disaster recovery are all accessible through the LAC website.
Disaster survivors whose homes were destroyed or sustained damage will find links to recovery resources and information including property debris removal, hazardous materials cleanup, property tax evaluation and relief, utility and wastewater information, home repair and rebuilding information, tips on navigating the insurance industry, disaster recovery guides and links to local agencies active in community disaster assistance.
Community members are encouraged to access the LAC website.
Phone assistance will be available for clients without the ability to access the website for a limited period of time only, Sept. 7 to 11, at 707-995-4335, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Lake County 2-1-1 emergency line has also been activated for disaster and recovery information.
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