LAKEPORT
County commits resources to help residents affected by Boyles Fire
In response to the ongoing Boyles Fire, Lake County Health Services (LCHS) is committed to assisting affected community members by providing comprehensive information on available resources.
Evacuation Center: An evacuation center has been established at Twin Pine Casino, located at 22223 CA-29, Middletown, CA. Lake County Animal Care and Control is stationed at the Evacuation Center to assist guests with animal companions, providing food and pet supplies. Please check in with the Red Cross at the Evacuation Center for an accurate head count and further assistance.
Partnership Health Member Services Hotline: Partnership Health Members affected by the Boyles Fire can contact the Member Services hotline at 800-863-4155 for guidance and assistance tailored to their specific needs. Partnership HealthPlan is also coordinating with local pharmacies to ensure a 7-day emergency supply of medications for affected individuals.
Medical Provider Coordination: Residents with existing medical providers are encouraged to contact their provider directly for non-emergency medical needs to avoid overwhelming emergency medical services.
Transportation Assistance: For Partnership Health Members requiring assistance with transportation due to the Boyles Fire, the Member Services hotline can help coordinate resources. Additionally, Konocti Unified School District is providing transportation assistance, with buses picking up riders at Clearlake City Hall, located at 14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422.
Behavioral Health Support: Lake County Behavioral Health Services is available to provide support to anyone affected by the Boyles Fire. Staff are available at the emergency center in Twin Pine Casino, and those experiencing an emergent Behavioral Health crisis may call 800.900.2075.
Stay Informed: Follow updates for the latest information on the Boyles Fire at https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/9/8/boyles-fire and visit https://www.clearlake.ca.us/490/Boyles-Fire-Info-Resources for an updated list of resources.
For additional resources, please download the updated resource list at https://partnershiphp.org/Lake_EmergencyResponse.pdf.
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LOWER LAKE
CalFresh Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefits and applications for those affected by power outages
The Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) is able to assist households who experienced food loss due to power outages lasting four hours or more with CalFresh Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefits and applications. CalFresh replacement benefits are available to households already in receipt of CalFresh who lost food due to power outages. The replacement request must be made within 10-days of the food loss. Expedited CalFresh applications are available to qualified low income households who do not already have benefits.
To request replacement CalFresh or to apply, contact Lake County Social Services:
Call or Click
Workers are available by telephone Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (800) 628-5288 toll free, or (707) 995-4200 locally.
The public can apply for CalFresh or request replacement benefits online at benefitscal.com
Applications and replacement requests do NOT need to be filed in-person.
Come-In
Our Eligibility department is located at 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457. Monday through Friday, 8: a.m. to 5 p.m.. In-person services may be provided by lobby telephone, intercom, video chat or drop-box.
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UPPER LAKE
Lake County Land Trust partners with Lake County Library to celebrate the Big Read
The Lake County Land Trust is pleased to announce a partnership with the Lake County Library in celebrating the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Big Read program.
As part of the program, which features the theme “Where We Live,” the Lake County Land Trust is offering an event to celebrate opening day of the Big Read, on Sunday, Sept. 15, at its Rodman Preserve nature center and property at 6350 Westlake Rd. near Upper Lake. The preserve will be open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to welcome guests who will receive a free copy of the book, The Bear, by Andrew Krivak, Visitors can walk the preserve on their own, or accompanied by Land Trust volunteers, with a special walk starting at 9 a.m. led by Redbud Audubon naturalist, Donna Mackiewicz.
This year’s NEA Big Read theme “Where We Live,” encourages everyone to relate to the unique aspects of their community by exploring local resources and landscapes according to Georgina Marie Guardado, the Literacy Program Coordinator for the Lake County Library and former Poet Laureate of Lake County. Visitors will learn about some of Lake County’s protected lands and habitats that nature and humans depend on.
The preserve will open at 9 a.m. with a guided nature walk by Redbud Audubon Society’s naturalist, Donna Mackiewicz. This walk will coincide with Biodiversity Day which is being celebrated from Sept. 7 to 15 and sponsored by California Academy of Sciences. Donna will be leading guests on a path through Oak forests, native grasses, and parts of the chaparral community featured at the Rodman Preserve. She will be recording, with the help of those attending, every type of species seen with the goal of reaching 30 different plants, animals, insects, and trees.
Water and light snacks will be provided, or visitors are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy on the back porch. Along with the 9 a.m. walk, Land Trust volunteers will be available to accompany groups to talk about some of the unique aspects of “Where We Live.”
Guardado noted that “The Bear” was chosen based on its themes, characters, and setting and “how they relate to the unique aspects of our community.” The library is planning a calendar of events that will include discussions of the book, writing workshops, presentations, and outdoor events with a number of local partners.
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