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Deadline approaching to submit documents for wildfire debris removal program
Right-of-entry forms must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 28.
Wildfire debris is hazardous to public health, and must be removed in a timely manner.
“If you are undecided, please do not put this off. Resources are available to help you understand your options,” said Nathan Spangler, Lake County’s Mendocino Complex recovery coordinator. “We will have the most ability to help between now and Sept. 28th, so please get in touch with me, CalOES’ Debris Removal Operations Center or Lake County Environmental Health as soon as you are able.”
Spangler is available to assist property owners in completing and submitting ROEs. He will again host office hours throughout the county next week, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
– Wednesday, Sept. 26: Scotts Valley Women's Club, 2298 Hendricks Rd, Lakeport.
– Thursday, Sept. 27: Spring Valley Community Center 1300 Wolf Creek Road, Clearlake Oaks.
– Friday, Sept. 28 last day to submit an ROE: Debris Removal Operations Center, 898 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.
California Office of Emergency Services staff are also on hand at the Debris Removal Operations Center in Lakeport to answer questions regarding the state’s program, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Sept. 28.
Lake County Environmental Health staff are also available to help, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Any property owners considering using a private contractor to remove their debris are especially encouraged to reach out to Environmental Health between now and the Sept. 28 ROE deadline.
The government program offers the opportunity for owners to prepare their property for rebuilding with no upfront, out-of-pocket cost. Participants are only responsible to file an insurance claim for the work performed by the state program, and retain and submit any insurance funds received for the program’s debris removal services at a later date.
Keeping and profiting from insurance money received for work performed by a public program is a “duplication of benefits,” a form of insurance fraud.
Lake County Environmental Health is located at 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, and can be reached at 707-263-1164.
CalOES’ Debris Removal Operations Center can be reached at 669-284-4501.
Pawnee, Ranch and River Fire Survivors in need of support understanding their options are encouraged to call Spangler at 916-521-7108.