CLEARLAKE  OAKS, Calif. – Clearlake Oaks, the Clear Lake Keys and nearby areas are the latest Lake County communities to be advised by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to evacuate due to rising flood waters.

Early Tuesday evening, the agency issued an urgent update to the residents of those areas, shortly after it also had advised evacuations near Lakeport for the Big Valley Rancheria, Lands’ End, Corinthian Bay and Soda Bay, as Lake County News has reported.

Lt. Steve Brooks said the elevation of Clear Lake is expected to continue rising on Tuesday night.

The lake’s elevation was at 10.50 feet Rumsey at 6:15 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.

The rising condition of the lake is a concern, with Brooks reporting that many roadways and residences already are inundated due to the recent storms and ground saturation.

If your home or property is at risk, the sheriff’s office encourages you to take action now.

Secure your belongings – including medications and important papers – and pets and leave early, as your egress routes may be blocked by flood waters, Brooks said.

The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation shelter at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1111 Park Way in Lakeport.

Pets are welcome at the shelter, which can be reached via telephone at 707-263-6002.