Road Closure and Repopulation Update
Public Information Release
September 18, 2015
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer
Repopulation And Road Closure Update
Lake County – Roadblocks currently denying access to the communities of Twin Lakes and Rancho Sendero will be moved at 6:00 pm, Friday, September 18. This will allow access to both communities immediately. To support the orderly return of residents to their homes, the following road closures have been revised:
Revised road closures – Effective September 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM
• SR 29 at Murphy Springs Road
• Spruce Grove Road at Cantwell Ranch Road
The mandatory evacuation order for the community of Middletown will be lifted to residents only, effective Saturday, September 19 at 12:00 pm. To support the orderly return of residents to their homes tomorrow, the following road closures will be revised:
Revised road closures – Effective September 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM
• Butts Canyon Road at SR 29
• Big Canyon Road at Knowles Lane
• Spruce Grove Road South at SR 29
• Hartmann Road at SR 29
• Grange Road at SR 29
No additional evacuation orders are being lifted at this time.
The cancellation of additional evacuation orders are being evaluated based on a variety of factors, including potential fire behavior, and the re-establishment of crucial infrastructure.
For additional re-population information, Lake County residents should contact the Lake County Information Line at 800-325-9604. Or visit Lake County online at www.co.lake.ca.us
SAFETY MESSAGE - The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings or advisories. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please drive slowly as emergency personnel are in the area.
As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, by-products of plastic combustion and various other chemicals.
Address/Location
Lake County CA Sheriff's Department
1220 Martin St
Lakeport, CA 95453
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-263-2690