LAKEPORT, Calif. – Protect yourself from identity theft by safely and securely destroying documents in the “Shred-It” truck sponsored by Umpqua Bank and Strong Financial Network.

Invite friends and family to take advantage of this free shredding service.

You may bring up to three boxes/bags of documents for destruction.

The service will be provided from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at Umpqua Bank, 805 11th St., Lakeport.

Please be sure documents are free of binders, although staples and paper clips are acceptable.

Workers will assist in unloading your delivery and you are welcome to watch the actual shredding of your documents.

If you are unable to participate on May 3, Umpqua Bank at the Lakeport and 4280 Main St., Kelseyville locations will have shred bins available in the month of May until they are filled.

Please limit your deposit to three boxes/bags per drop off.

Identity theft can lead to damage to your credit record and financial ruin. Don’t fall prey to criminals, shred unnecessary documents and protect your personal information.