LAKE COUNTY >> 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 ROE’s have not been submitted or private contractors secured through the assistance of CalOES for the cleanups.
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.
Property owners impacted by the Valley Fire are urged to complete a Right of Entry (ROE) form before Dec. 1. Removal of debris will protect the watersheds and prevent environmental damage.
The ROE is a two-page form that takes five-to-10 minutes to complete. The form should be submitted to the County of Lake Environmental Health Department in person at 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, Calif. 95453, by email to LakeEH@lakecountyca.gov 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
For more information, visit lakecountyrecovers.com.
