LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is still activated and available to assist victims of the Rocky / Jerusalem fires, officials said Wednesday.
Lake County Emergency Operation Center coordinates with county, municipal, state and federal agencies to provide protection to lives and property from natural and manmade disasters.
The Lake County EOC was activated on July 29, 2015 shortly after the Rocky fire began.
Lake County Office of Emergency Services Manager Marisa Chilafoe thanked all county staff, and partnering and mutual aid agencies for their help in staffing the Lake Emergency Operations Center.
“Though we are pleased with the progress the EOC made on the Rocky fire, our work is not done, Chilafoe said. “Lake County Office of Emergency Services will remain vigilant on the Jerusalem fire and will be prepared to handle other Lake County emergencies as needed.”
Chilafoe also says, “The Lake County Office of Education has been instrumental in our partnership to serve the community and those affected by the fires.”
On the Rocky fire, the Lake County Emergency Operation Center is moving into the recovery phase. The EOC provides assistance to the community while recovering from an emergency and helping residents and businesses return to a normal life as soon as possible.
Lake County opened a Local Assistance Center (LakeLAC) at 14092 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake on Monday morning, Aug. 10. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. The LakeLAC will close Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m.
The LakeLAC is intended to assist residents and business owners with access to recovery information and to connect with available resources, including numerous state and local agencies and many non-profits.
With regard to the Jerusalem fire, the Lake County Emergency Operation Center is continuing to provide care and shelter for those displaced by the Jerusalem fire.
The American Red Cross transitioned out of the Middletown shelter and opened shelter at Kelseyville High School on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at noon.
Chilafoe also acknowledges the work of Lake County law enforcement. “Thank you to Sheriff Brian Martin for his leadership and phenomenal job with the evacuation efforts during this unpredictable situation. He and his deputies rose to the challenge.”
For help in dealing with the Rocky Fire and Jerusalem Fire, please call the Rocky Fire Help Line at 1 (800) 325-9604 or go to www.LakeCountyLAC.com .
Updated information is also frequently shared on the Lake County OES Facebook and Twitter pages.
Lake County Emergency Operations Center remains open; Middletown shelters closes, Kelseyville shelter opens
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