CLEARLAKE, Calif. – As a result of damage sustained throughout the city of Clearlake due to the windstorm hitting the region Thursday and Friday, the city has declared an emergency.

That declaration, made by City Manager Joan Phillipe as the city’s director of emergency services, will be ratified by the Clearlake City Council at a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 25.

That action follows the county's Friday emergency declaration, which will be confirmed at a special Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Property owners throughout the city have experienced tremendous amounts of green waste and debris in their yards due to fallen trees, officials said.

The city is making available to city of Clearlake residents a designated area at the city’s corporation yard to drop off green waste only. There will be no charge for this service.

Only tree and brush debris will be accepted and only in the designated area. Dumping of garbage, tires, scrap metal, hazardous materials or other waste will result in the city having to discontinue the service.

This service will remain in effect through Jan. 15, 2014.

The corporation yard is located on Airport Road off of Old Highway 53. Questions about this service can be directed to Public Works Director Doug Herren at 707-994-8201, Extension 102.

The city would like to remind property owners before hiring tree removal or cleanup service providers to protect themselves by making sure that any contractor hired is licensed and bonded, and possesses a city business license.