LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The county of Lake reported that its Mendocino Complex recovery coordinator will be holding office at several locations around the county in the coming week.

Lake County Recovery Coordinator Nathan Spangler will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, through Friday, Sept. 7, at the following locations:

· Tuesday, Sept. 4: Scotts Valley Women’s Club, 2298 Hendricks Road, Lakeport.

· Wednesday, Sept. 5:Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center at the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Center, 9460 Main St., Upper Lake.

· Thursday, Sept. 6, Spring Valley Community Center, 1300 Wolf Creek Road, Clearlake Oaks.

· Friday, Sept. 7: Nylander Park Visitor Center, 12588 Acorn St., Clearlake Oaks.

The Ranch and River fires, together known as the Mendocino Complex, have exacted a considerable toll upon County lands and residents, alike.

County and city, state and federal agencies, local and national nonprofit groups, and countless community members have risen up in response.

Needs remain, and full recovery will be a long-term effort. Many wildfire survivors were able to take positive steps by visiting the county’s local assistance center, receiving a variety of supports and services in Lucerne in early August.

Dozens more have connected with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get information on federal assistance, including grants and low-interest disaster loans.

FEMA’s Disaster Resource Center remains open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Center, 9460 Main St., Upper Lake. The center will be closed for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 3.

Each individual’s recovery journey is unique, and Lake County residents are understandably at various stages. Some are navigating initial responsive steps. Others, for example, have detailed questions regarding steps required to rebuild.

Some have practical needs, and may need to be pointed in the right direction to replace a vital document.

For others, emotional needs may be in the foreground, and the county can connect individuals with Behavioral Health and other supportive resources.

Given the diversity of emerging recovery needs and the geographic expansiveness of the Mendocino Complex disaster, it was decided to have Spangler travel to different locations around Lake County to connect with survivors.

“I am looking forward to meeting with Ranch and River fire survivors, helping to identify needs and available supports, and working with wildfire survivors to chart the best way forward,” said Spangler. “Whatever your recovery-related needs are right now, you are not alone. I hope to see many of you, and will happily do all I can to help make your next steps a little clearer.”

Spangler can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 916-521-7108.