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City of Clearlake sets Sulphur fire debris cleanup plan deadline for Nov. 29
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake has implemented its own deadlines for property owners impacted by the Sulphur fire who are not taking part in the government-led debris cleanup program.
Debris removal crews are currently working seven days per week to expedite the removal of Sulphur fire-related debris.
Officials said this debris is a public health hazard and presents a potential danger to the public
and the environment.
On Nov. 15, the California Office of Emergency Services announced that jurisdictions will be required to submit to the state on Dec. 1 a list of properties where there is an order to abate.
In order to meet that deadline, at a special city council meeting on Nov. 16 the Clearlake City Council set Nov. 29 as the deadline to provide a written debris cleanup plan to Lake County Environmental Health.
“It is critical that property owners meet with Lake County Environmental Health and file their debris removal plan within the next few days,” said Clearlake City Manager Greg Folsom. “Unfortunately, due to the public health hazard potential of the fire debris, properties that have neither filed a right-of-entry nor a debris self-removal plan will be subject to summary abatement proceedings through the city’s Code Enforcement Department.”
For more information, or to document your intent to use a private contractor and file your opt-out plan, please contact Lake County Environmental Health, at 707-263-1164.