LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A local assistance center has opened in Lower Lake for Clayton fire survivors.

Lake County Social Services and community volunteers are hosting the mini local assistance center, or LAC, on Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m. at Adult Services, 16170 C Main St. in Lower Lake. 

During this time, survivors will be asked to complete a brief survey to help partner agencies assess needs and provide services.

Referrals for help will also be made to American Red Cross, Salvation Army and North Coast Opportunities.

The LAC will be in full swing, just across the street at the old Lower Lake Bank building, 16195 Main St., starting on Monday. That center will operate from 10 am to 7 pm.

Officials said the LAC will run through Friday, Aug. 26, and may be extended depending on need.

The full LAC will offer many additional agencies and services including Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection Assessor-Recorder, Community Development, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, Veterans Services, Lake Family Resource Center, Workforce Lake, United Policy Holders, Social Security Administration, Contractor’s State License Board, DMV, Employment Development Department, California Department of Insurance, State Board of Equalization, Franchise Tax Board, California Veteran Affairs, Victims Compensation and Government Claims and more.

All Clayton fire survivors are encouraged to attend and register, enabling service providers to communicate with you as additional services and resources become available.