LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Property owners impacted by the Valley fire are urged to complete a right of entry, or ROE, form before Dec. 1.
Removal of debris will protect the watersheds and prevent environmental damage.
State and federal funds were released and Lake County is able to offer property owners a safe and comprehensive debris removal program using specialized contractors managed by CalRecycle engineers.
Property, including destroyed buildings will be cleared, cleaned and tested at no cost to property owners.
Those who have not submitted a ROE or hired a private contractor by Dec. 1 will begin receiving abatement notices from the county.
They will have 30 days to complete a ROE or hire a private contractor to commence the cleanup themselves.
Starting the first week of January, the county intends to begin abatement of sites for which ROEs have not been submitted or private contractors secured through the assistance of California Office of Emergency Services for the cleanups.
The ROE is a two-page form that takes five to 10 minutes to complete. The form should be submitted to the Lake County Environmental Health Department in person at 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport; by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by fax at 707-263-1681.
The ROE can be obtained by contacting Lake County Environmental Health or online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Environmental_Health/Valley__Rocky_and_Jerusalem_Fires.htm .