LAKE COUNTY >> The Lake County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is still activated and available to assist victims of the Rocky and Jerusalem fires. The center coordinates with county, municipal, state and federal agencies to provide protection to lives and property from natural and man-made disasters.
The Lake County EOC was activated on July 29 shortly after the Rocky Fire began.
“Though we are pleased with the progress the EOC made on the Rocky Fire, our work is not done. 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,” Lake County Office of Emergency Services Manager Marisa Chilafoe said. “The Lake County Office of Education has been instrumental in our partnership to serve the community and those affected by the fires.”
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. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and closed Wednesday evening. 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 nonprofits.
Jerusalem Fire
The Lake County EOC 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 anther at Kelseyville High School on Wednesday at noon.
Chilafoe also praised law enforcement.
“Thank you to Sheriff Martin for his leadership and phenomenal job with the evacuation efforts during this unpredictable situation,” she said. “He and his deputies rose to the challenge.”
For help in dealing with the Rocky Fire and Jerusalem Fire, 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.
