NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – A Napa County woman has pleaded no contest to multiple counts arson crimes that were committed`from late October through last summer.
Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced Thursday that Debra Ann Windholz, 60, pleaded no contest on Aug. 1 to three counts of arson of a forest land.
The plea was taken in Napa County Superior Court before Judge Diane Price. Haley said the terms of the plea call for Windholz to register as an arson offender, be placed on four years of formal probation and spend a maximum of six months in the Napa County Detention Center.
Additional appropriate terms and conditions of probation, including damages and restitution for the fires, will be argued at sentencing and imposed by the judge, Haley said.
Haley said these three counts are strikes under the “Three Strikes” law and will be on Windholz’s permanent record.
The Napa County District Attorney’s Office charged Windholz with setting 11 fires between Oct. 30, 2015, and Aug. 10, 2017.
Haley said the fires were all maliciously set in the area of Berryessa Knoxville Road, adding that the charges are not connected to the Tubbs, Patrick and Atlas wildfires in October 2017.
The case was investigated by Cal Fire. Arson investigators Russell West and Gary Uboldi spearheaded the investigation, according to Haley.
Windholz had previously posted a $200,000 bail bond. She will be in court for a sentencing hearing on Sept. 18, Haley said.
“We are glad that the defendant took early responsibility for her crimes,” said Deputy District Attorney Agnes Dziadur, who prosecuted the case. “Her dangerous actions put our community at risk. We would like to express our gratitude to the Cal Fire investigators, who put an immense amount of time and resources into this case. It was their work which made this resolution possible.”
The Ranch fire burned hot and fast in wildland toward Bartlett Springs above Lucerne, Calif., Wednesday night and into early Thursday. Photo by Henry Wells. LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Thursday was another day of hard work on the fire lines for thousands of firefighters trying to stop the advance of the Ranch and River fires, the two incidents that make up the destructive Mendocino Complex that has forced thousands of people from their homes.
By nightfall, Cal Fire said the complex has grown another 15,000 acres, with the day’s-end total at 125,168 acres and containment unchanged at 39 percent.
The Ranch fire made a fierce overnight run toward Bartlett Springs along the footprint of the 1996 Fork fire, totaling 83,890 acres Thursday night, with containment at 33 percent. It grew by 9,000 acres over the course of the day.
Incidentally, the Fork fire itself topped 83,000 acres, making it among the largest fires in Lake County history for its time. However, it’s now likely to be well eclipsed by the time the Ranch has run its course.
The River fire, which grew 6,000 acres Thursday, hit 50-percent containment after burning 41,278 acres by Thursday night, according to Cal Fire.
Resources assigned rose to 3,232 personnel, 402 engines, 58 water tenders, 15 helicopters, 47 hand crews and 51 dozers, Cal Fire said.
The city of Lakeport’s mandatory evacuation order was called off on Thursday afternoon, but much of the city remained empty and businesses closed in the evening, with air quality still rated as very unhealthy or hazardous.
A mid-afternoon push by the River fire in Scotts Valley outside of Lakeport, Calif., on Thursday, August 2, 2018. By evening, thanks to the work of helicopters doing water drops, the fire had been tamped down significantly. Courtesy photo.
While city residents were cleared to go home, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation in the middle of Thursday afternoon for Long Valley and High Valley, as well as for Spring Valley, which was hit in June by the Pawnee fire.
Later on Thursday evening an advisory evacuation notice was issued for areas east of Paradise Valley and west of Sulphur Bank Road on Highway 20 – including all residents living in Glenhaven and Clearlake Oaks.
That notice results in the entire Northshore being in either mandatory or advisory evacuation status. Upper Lake and Nice previously were placed under mandatory evacuation, and Lucerne has remained in advisory evacuation status.
Cal Fire said the complex continues to threaten 8,200 structures.
The agency’s revised damage assessment on Thursday night said 33 structures, among them 16 homes, have been destroyed, while 12 structures, including eight residences, have been damaged.
On Thursday evening, firefighters continued to work on building dozer line and structure protection around Scotts Valley and Hendricks roads, where much of the structure damage from the River fire appears to have occurred so far.
Some homes, along with barns and outbuildings have been destroyed, although the Scully Packing shed and the Scotts Valley Women’s Clubhouse – the latter sporting what appeared to be a light pink dusting from retardant – have survived unscathed.
Dozers lines have been cut around homes and buildings, bright yellow fire hose snaked across driveways, and clusters of engines and lead personnel parked along the valley, which was hemmed in by a thick smoke layer.
Firefighters at the scene Thursday said the fire activity was fierce mid-afternoon, and then helicopters began making drops.
One firefighter estimated as many as 40 drops were made by aircraft including a Chinook helicopter, which throughout the evening continued moving back and forth between the fire and a nearby pond with a bucket suspended from a long line.
A charred hillside in Scotts Valley outside of Lakeport, Calif., on the evening of Thursday, August 2, 2018. Fire line and retardant helped stop the fire from burning the remainder of the hillside (foreground). Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News. Reports also have indicated structures have been lost in the Upper Lake area, but so far the Cal Fire reports have not delineated specific addresses.
On the other side of the complex, the Ranch fire has showed no signs of slowing down its progress to the east.
The Ranch fire smoke column continued to push up over the horizon during Thursday evening, rising out of a thick wall of smoke that has settled over much of the county.
Overnight Wednesday and into Thursday, the Ranch fire ran several miles, reaching Bartlett Flat by Thursday morning, according to fire officials.
Henry Wells, whose family owns property at Bartlett Springs, watched the fire’s approach, describing it as a sounding like a freight train, according to his wife, Sherry, who told Lake County News that she spoke with him briefly by phone.
Shortly before 10:30 p.m. Thursday, radio reports from the Ranch fire indicated it was continuing to move toward Colusa County, and making a strong push along a ridge to the north above Long Valley.
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The smoke plume from the Ranch fire, as seen over Clear Lake from Lakeport, Calif., on the evening of Thursday, August 2, 2018. The smoke completely obscured the Northshore area’s mountains from view. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.
LAKE AND COLUSA COUNTIES, Calif. -- Cal Fire has issued additional evacuation orders and warnings for Lake County and the National Forest to the Lake/Colusa county line as the Ranch fire moves further into the national forest.
Evacuation orders are mandatory evacuations while warnings are advisories.
The new evacuation order includes Bartlett Springs Road at Hwy 20, east along the National Forest boundary to High Valley Road, southeast to the 5 Star Fish Farm, southeast to the north side of Hwy 20, east to New Long Valley Road, extending north to the west side of the Indian Valley Reservoir, north to Bartlett Springs Road, east to the LakeColusa County Line, north along the Lake-Colusa County Line extending to Forest Service Road 18N40 (west of the Lake-Colusa-Tehama County Line), and west to the western National Forest boundary in Lake County.
An additional evacuation warning has been issued for Western Colusa County including the areas East of the Lake-Colusa County Line (Bartlett Springs Road/Brim Road) to Leesville-Lodoga Road, north to Lodoga, west to the National Forest boundary, North along the National Forest boundary to the Colusa-Glenn County Line, and west to the Colusa-Lake County Line.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. -- At 6:48 p.m. Thursday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office issued an advisory evacuation notice for areas east of Paradise Valley and west of Sulphur Bank Road on Hwy. 20. including all residents living in Glen Haven and Clearlake Oaks.
Evacuation is recommended, however not required at this time.
The LCSO encourages those who are able to evacuate to consider doing so now. If residents have somewhere you can go, such as a friend or relatives home, evacuation is recommended.
Evacuation preparations in the likely event a mandatory evacuation order is issued are recommended.
Preparations should include gathering all medications, important documents, making plans for pets, and notifying family members where you may be going. During a mandatory evacuation, it can be extremely hectic and traffic conditions will be very congested. By evacuating early, you do your part in keeping yourself, your neighbors, and our first responders safe. As a reminder, this is not a mandatory evacuation at this time.
In the event of a mandatory evacuation, emergency shelters will be designated and identified.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. -- At 4:30 p.m. Thursday the Lake County Sheriff's Office issued a Mandatory Evacuation Notice for Long Valley, High Valley and Spring Valley in Lake County.
Shelters have been established in Lower Lake & Middletown.
Instructions from the Sheriff''s office are to "leave Immediately, traveling to the South".
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. -- Shortly after 3:00 p.m. Thursday the Lake County Sheriff's Office announced that evacuation advisories for some areas affected by the River fire have been canceled.
The evacuation advisory has been canceled for areas east of Highland Springs Road, west of Soda Bay Road, and north of the Lake/Sonoma County line and south of Clear Lake.
This area includes all of Kelseyville, Buckingham, Clearlake Riviera, Loch Lomond and areas of Red Hills Road, Hwy. 175 Cobb and Bottle Rock Road that were previously under advisory.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. -- At 3:00 p.m. Thursday the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Lakeport Police Department issued a report that they have reduced the Mandatory Evacuation to an Evacuation Advisory for the following areas:
• Southeast Lakeport- North of State Highway 29 at Highland Springs Road, east of State Highway 29, south of Park Way, and west of Clear Lake.
The Mendocino Complex, mapped on the morning of Thursday, August 2, 2018. Map courtesy of Cal Fire.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Mendocino Complex had another aggressive night of burning that resulted in an acreage surge, but firefighters also raised containment on the incident.
The complex reached 110,168 acres and 39 percent containment on Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire. The change in size totaled about 16,000 acres from the previous night.
Burning since Friday, the complex includes the Ranch fire, 74,890 acres and 33-percent contained, and the River fire, 35,278 acres and up to 50 percent containment, Cal Fire said Thursday.
The complex continues to threaten 12,200 structures, and all mandatory evacuations remained in place on Thursday morning, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire’s Thursday morning damage assessment remained unchanged from the previous night: 38 structures destroyed, which breaks down to 14 homes and 24 other types, and 15 – eight residences and seven other structure types – damaged.
Radio traffic overnight indicated that both fires remained active and challenging for firefighters, with dozers working to cut line to stop their advance.
The Ranch fire continued its push into the Mendocino National Forest and the footprint of the 1996 Fork fire above the Northshore’s communities, burning into heavy stands of timber early Thursday.
The River fire continued to burn around Scotts Valley and Hendricks Road near Lakeport, but the situation appeared less serious than it had been on Tuesday, when that area lost several structures to the fire.
Despite the intense and erratic fire behavior firefighters have encountered on the incident, Cal Fire – now in unified command with the US Forest Service – is estimating that the Mendocino Complex will be fully contained on Aug. 8.
So far, the causes for both fire remain under investigation, Cal Fire said.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities are continuing to make arrests of individuals found in the areas ordered evacuated due to the Mendocino Complex.
The newest round of arrests occurred on Tuesday and included individuals who couldn’t offer good explanations for their presence in the evacuated areas and some who had drugs, burglary tools or other items in their possession that didn’t belong to them.
Any unauthorized person who willfully and knowingly enters a disaster area and who willfully remains within the area after receiving notice to evacuate or leave shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
The following reports came from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Lakeport Police Department.
Brian Ward Taffi, 41, of Lakeport, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Lakeport Police Department. Brian Ward Taffi, 41, of Lakeport
At about 9 a.m. law enforcement officers contacted Brian Ward Taffi, 41, walking in a closed area in north Lakeport.
Taffi had been contacted twice before walking around in a closed area and advised to leave.
Taffi's girlfriend was also contacted and told the officers Taffi was enroute to Del Lago marina to steal a boat.
Taffi was placed under arrest and booked into jail for unauthorized entry into a closed emergency area.
Steven Elliott. Photo courtesy of the Lakeport Police Department. Steven Elliott
At about 11:30 a.m. law enforcement officers conducted a vehicle stop on Steven Elliott after seeing him drive away from Anastasia Drive in Lakeport.
Upon contact with Elliott it was determined he did not live in the area and had no reason for being there.
Elliott was placed under arrest for unauthorized entry into a closed emergency area.
Burglary tools police said they found in possession of Steven Elliott on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Lakeport, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Lakeport Police Department. During a search of his vehicle officers located a bag containing bolt cutters, pliers and a large knife.
Elliott was additionally charged with possession of burglary tools and booked into jail.
William David Lyons, 31, of Lakeport, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Lakeport Police Department. William David Lyons, 31, of Lakeport
At about 10:30 a.m. law enforcement officers contacted William David Lyons, 31, of Lakeport at the end of 1350 S. Main St. by the boat docks.
Officers determined Lyons was on probation and conducted a search of his person and located suspected methamphetamine.
Lyons was placed under arrest and booked into jail for possession of a controlled substance, unauthorized entry into a closed emergency area and violation of probation.
Roberto Carlos Torres, 39, of Lakeport, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Lakeport Police Department. Roberto Carlos Torres, 39, of Lakeport
At 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, officers patrolling the evacuated area contacted Roberto Carlos Torres, 39, of Lakeport near Winter Avenue in Lakeport.
Torres told officers he had gone to Clear Lake High School to wet his hair and he could not provide a clear reason why he was walking around the evacuated area.
Shaved keys found in the possession of Roberto Carlos Torres, 39, of Lakeport, Calif., on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Lakeport, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Officers located two shaved keys in Torres’ backpack. Shaved keys are commonly used in burglaries and thefts. Torres could not provide a good reason for having the keys.
Torres was arrested for unauthorized person in an evacuation area and possession of burglary tools and later released with a citation after being escorted from the evacuation area.
Gary Neal Mayhood, 59, of Nice, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Lakeport Police Department. Gary Neal Mayhood, 59, of Nice
At 4:30 p.m. officers contacted Gary Neal Mayhood, 59, of Nice near the Len Lee Trailer Resort in Nice.
Officers observed Mayhood pushing a dirt bike out of the trailer park. Mayhood told officers he was retrieving the dirt bike from a friend.
Methamphetamine and money found in the possession of Gary Neal Mayhood, 59, of Nice, Calif., on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Lakeport, Calif. Photo courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Officers located approximately 27.5 grams of methamphetamine in Mayhood’s pocket. He told officers the methamphetamine was for personal use. He also said that he provided it to people who had evacuated. Mayhood had $940 on his person.
Mayhood was arrested and booked into custody for unauthorized person in an evacuation area, sales of controlled substance, and transportation of a controlled substance.
From left, Francisco Valdez Corona, 30, of Kelseyville, Calif.; Juan Carlos Corona, 26, of Kelseyville, Calif.; and Alfredo Corona Ramirez, 30, of Finley, Calif. Photos courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Francisco Valdez Corona, 30, of Kelseyville; Juan Carlos Corona, 26, of Kelseyville; and Alfredo Corona Ramirez, 30, of Finley
At 6:45 p.m., officers stopped a tan sedan on Blue Court in Kelseyville and contacted the driver, Francisco Valdez Corona, 30, of Kelseyville and passengers, Juan Carlos Corona, 26, of Kelseyville and Alfredo Corona Ramirez, 30, of Finley.
The driver’s license for Corona was suspended. The males told officers they were evacuating, but they did not have any property in their vehicle.
They also told officers they were delivering water to a friend on Blue Court. They did have a case of water in the trunk.
A records check revealed Alfredo Corona was on Post Release Community Supervision probation for felony evading.
When officers attempted to verify the explanation that they were delivering water to a friend, the three men admitted they had lied and could not provide a reason for why they were driving in the evacuation area.
All three males were arrested for unauthorized person in an evacuation area and later released with a citation after being escorted from the evacuation area.
The ASPCA and Lake County Animal Care and Control are partnering to rescue and shelter animals impacted by the Mendocino Complex in Lake County, Calif. Photo courtesy of the ASPCA.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County is getting much-needed help in the fire relief effort, including assistance to help impacted pets and livestock.
At the request of the Lake County Animal Care and Control and its animal disaster response team Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection, or LEAP, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is on the ground leading field rescues and assisting local agencies with emergency sheltering for nearly 50 animals displaced by the wildfires in Lake and Mendocino counties, including cats, dogs, birds and livestock.
The ASPCA deployed nearly a dozen responders to assist and will be sheltering displaced animals in its 30-foot disaster response trailer customized to house animals in the event of an emergency.
The ASPCA’s wildfire response efforts have been made possible thanks to the Lewyt Rescue Fund, which was generously established by the Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Charitable Trust to support the ASPCA’s anti-cruelty and disaster response efforts.
The Lewyt Rescue Fund was created in memory of the Trust’s founders, the late Alex and Elisabeth "Babette" Lewyt, who were instrumental in saving the lives of countless animals, both through philanthropy and hands-on work.
“Rescuing animals in desperate need of assistance during emergency situations like the wildfires burning through California is exactly why the Lewyt Rescue Fund was established,” said Wendy McColgan and Thomas Amlicke, trustees of the Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Charitable Trust. “This donation is continuing to put into action the Lewyts’ life mission to protect animals from harm, and we are proud to support the ASPCA’s lifesaving work.”
“The wildfires in Northern California are putting pets and their owners in tremendous risk, and we’re proud to support Lake County Animal Care & Control to help rescue and care for those animals,” said Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA. “We’re also grateful for generous support from the Lewyt Rescue Fund that enables this lifesaving work.”
LEAP and ASPCA responders are checking individual residences for pets and livestock left behind, as well as conducting wellness checks requested by pet owners to provide food and water for their animals.
Animals rescued by LEAP and the ASPCA are being examined and treated by veterinarians at a former SPCA of Lake County facility located at 8025 Highway 29 in Kelseyville.
Pet owners looking to report lost pets or rescue needs should contact the Lake County Animal Care & Control at 707-263-0278.
“We are grateful for the continued support we receive from the ASPCA during disasters,” said Bill Davidson, director of Lake County Animal Care and Control. “The level of experience the ASPCA brings to the table is immeasurable, and our community is grateful for the assistance they’ve provided so far in helping animals impacted by the wildfires in Lake County.”
In 2017, the ASPCA assisted more than 37,000 animals displaced by disaster situations, including wildfires in California’s Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
The ASPCA Field Investigations and Response team deploys nationwide to assist in relocation, search-and-rescue, sheltering and placement of animals during disaster situations including wildfires, tornadoes and floods.
In addition, they work closely with local agencies across the country to help enhance their animal response capabilities through grants and training opportunities.
A kitten rescued from the Mendocino Complex in Lake County, Calif. Photo courtesy of the ASPCA.
This story will be updated on a rolling basis until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This is the Mendocino Complex general information update for Thursday, Aug. 2.
The following summary includes updated information on sheltering for humans and animals, air quality, road closures, reconnecting with friends and family after an evacuation, where to donate and volunteer, prescriptions and important information numbers, including how to contact local emergency operation centers.
To suggest additions to this resource and information list, please contact Editor and Publisher Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-274-9904.
AIR QUALITY
The Lake County Air Quality Control District has issued an air quality alert for Lake County due to heavy smoke that has resulted in “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” conditions.
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTERS/PUBLIC INFORMATION
County of Lake Emergency Operations Center: 707-263-3450
City of Lakeport Lake Emergency Operations Center (24/7): 707-263-5683
Anyone who remains in the areas under mandatory evacuation orders must remain on their property. Any unauthorized person who willfully and knowingly enters a disaster area and who willfully remains within the area after receiving notice to evacuate or leave shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Lake County
• Long Valley, High Valley and Spring Valley (issued 4:33 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2).
• Bartlett Springs Road, north to Twin Valley Road in the Mendocino National Forest and east to the western border of the High Valley Ranch, and extending east to the western side of Indian Valley Reservoir. This does not include the communities of Lucerne, Paradise Cove, Glenhaven, Clearlake Oaks, Spring Valley and Double Eagle Ranch.
• Western Lake County, north of the Lake-Mendocino County line and Bartlett Springs Road, east of the Lake-Mendocino County line, south of the Ranch Fire, and west of Highland Springs Road, Big Valley Road and Bartlett Springs Road to include the communities of Blue Lakes, Upper Lake, Nice, Witter Springs, Bachelor Valley, Scotts Valley and Saratoga Springs.
• Bartlett Springs Road at Hwy 20 East along the National Forest boundary to High Valley Road, Southeast to the 5 Star Fish Farm, Southeast to the north side of Hwy 20, East to New Long Valley Road, extending North to the West side of the Indian Valley Reservoir, North to Bartlett Springs Road, East to the LakeColusa County Line, North along the Lake-Colusa County Line extending to Forest Service Road 18N40 (west of the Lake-Colusa-Tehama County Line), and West to the western National Forest boundary in Lake County.
Mendocino County
• Highway 20 area from one mile south of Highway 20, east of Potter Valley Road, south of MeWhinney Creek, and west of Mendocino-Lake County line.
• Pine Avenue area of Potter Valley north of Burris Lane, east of Eastside Potter Valley Road, south of 10511 Eastside Potter Valley Road, and west of the Lake-Mendocino County line.
• Midmountain Road area, north of 10551 Eastside Potter Valley Road, east of Eastside Potter Valley Road, south of 11385 Eastside Potter Valley Road, west of Mendocino-Lake County Line.
ADVISORIES/WARNINGS
Lake County
• North Lakeport.
• Mendocino National Forest within the boundaries of Lake County.
• Lake Pillsbury basin and surrounding areas.
• North of Bartlett Springs Road, east of the Ranch Fire, south of the Lake-Mendocino-Glenn County line, and west of Lake-Colusa County line.
• Lucerne and Paradise Valley areas, north of Clear Lake, east of the Ranch fire, south of Bartlett Springs Road, west of Paradise Valley Drive.
• Areas east of Paradise Valley and west of Sulphur Bank Road on Hwy. 20. This includes all residents living in Glen Haven and Clearlake Oaks.
Mendocino County
• North of 8000 block of Old River Road to Yokayo Tribe Ranch Road.
• North of Highway 175, east of the Russian River, south of 8000 Old River Road and west of mile marker 5.6 on Highway 175.
• Potter Valley community; all areas north of Highway 20, east of the fire edge, to the Mendocino-Lake County line, south of Burris Lane to MeWhinney Creek and east of Eastside Potter Valley Road, to include feeder roads utilizing Burris Lane east to the Mendocino-Lake County line.
• Hopland area north of Highway 175, east of mile marker 5.6 on Highway 175, south of the fire and west of the Mendocino-Lake County line.
Western Colusa county
• East of the Lake-Colusa County Line (Bartlett Springs Road/Brim Road) to Leesville-Lodoga Road,
• North to Lodoga
• West to the National Forest boundary
• North along the National Forest boundary to the Colusa-Glenn County Line
• Mendocino College, Dance Room, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah • Lower Lake High School, 9430 Lake St. • Middletown High School, 20932 Big Canyon Road. • Twin Pine Casino, 22223 Highway 29, Middletown
CONNECTING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AFTER EVACUATIONS
The Safe and Well locating service from the American Red Cross is now active.
Visit https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php to list yourself as safe, using the Mendocino Complex Fire-July 2018 Disaster Event.
If you’re looking for someone, use the same link and click on “Search Registrants.”
ANIMAL EVACUATIONS
Lake County
Large livestock can be taken to Cole Creek Equestrian Center, 4985 Steelhead Drive, Kelseyville, telephone 707-279-0915; or to Helen Owens’ A1 Horse Programs, 18585 Guenoc Lane, Hidden Valley Lake, telephone 707-355-0121.
Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection has been activated and is still offering animal evacuation support services. Call Lake County Animal Care and Control Department at 707-263-0278. Phones are answered by staff between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.
The Animal Care and Control Shelter is not accepting pets at this time.
The SPCA of Clear Lake, 8025 Highway 29, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and is accepting senior pets, or pets with medical issues and/or heat distress.
If you can keep your pets with you, please do so. Pet supplies are delivered to all open evacuation shelters regularly.
Mendocino County
Redwood Riders Arena, 8300 East Road, Redwood Valley is accepting horses.
Mendocino County Animal Care, 298 Plant Road, Ukiah is accepting small animals.
ROAD CLOSURES
Lake County
• Highway 175, at Highway 29 to westbound traffic • Elk Mountain Road at Middle Creek Road • Highway 20 at Highway 29 to westbound traffic • Highway 20 at Bartlett Springs Road to westbound traffic • Big Valley Road at Soda Bay Road • Highway 29 at Highland Springs Road to westbound traffic • Highland Springs Road at Argonaut Road • Highland Springs Road at Merritt Road • Bartlett Springs Road at Highway 20
Mendocino County
• Highway 175 at mile post 5.6 to eastbound traffic (residents with ID allowed) • Midmountain at Eastside Potter Valley Road • Mill Creek Road, half a mile east of Old River Road • Pine Avenue at Eastside Potter Valley Road • Highway 20 at Potter Valley Road to eastbound traffic • Elk Mountain Road south of Pillsbury Road
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE – MAIL DELIVERY
Lake County residents normally served by Post Offices in Lakeport, Nice and Upper Lake can pick up their mail at the Clearlake Post Office, 14500 Olympic Drive. Pick up times are 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Photo identification will be required.
The Kelseyville and Finley Post Offices have resumed normal service.
PRESCRIPTIONS
State law allows for residents in declared emergency areas to fill prescriptions at available pharmacies, even if it is not where your prescription is on file.
Please bring your medication bottle(s) and/or the actual medication with you to help the pharmacist fill your prescription. The pharmacist will contact your physician for confirmation.
Below is a list of open pharmacies, any of which will be able to accommodate emergency requests. Please call the pharmacy directly for hours of operation and more information:
– Lake Pharmacy, 15230 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, 707-994-3141. – Moran’s Pharmacy, 15175 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, 707-994-6440. – Rite Aid Pharmacy, 15025 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, 707-994-8677. – Walmart Pharmacy, 15960 Dam Road, Clearlake, 707-994-1671. – Coyote Valley Pharmacy, 18990 Coyote Valley Road, Suite 2, Hidden Valley Lake, 707-987-8502. – Kelseyville Pharmacy, 3720 Main St., Kelseyville, 707-279-1561. – Lucerne Pharmacy, 6244 East Highway 20, Lucerne, 707-274-6643.
HOW TO DONATE
The county of Lake is unable to accept in-kind donations, such as clothing, household goods and other supplies, in the fire recovery effort. In-kind donations require significant time and financial resources to distribute.
Cash donations are most helpful at this time; such donations allow those supporting disaster relief efforts to direct assistance where it is most needed.
Donations can be made to the fire fund established by North Coast Opportunities, https://www.ncoinc.org/.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is immediately seeking volunteers to assist with disaster response in Lake County. Help is needed with shelters, feeding, logistics and administrative tasks.
For general inquiries about volunteering, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To apply online visit https://tinyurl.com/MendoComplexVol.
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