Full Notification

Public Information Release
August 19, 2016
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer


LOWER LAKE EVACUATION ORDER IS RESCINDED

Friday August 19, 2016 at 4:00PM

Lake County – The Mandatory Evacuation Order for the community of Lower Lake is to be lifted immediately. To support the safe and orderly return of residents to their properties, the following road closures have been revised:

•The road closure at Main Street, east of the Highway 29 and Highway 53 junction will be removed.

•The road closure at Lake Street, south of Dam Road will be removed.

•The road closure at Jesse Street, east of Highway 53 will be removed.

•The road closure at Morgan Valley Road at Butte Rock Ranch Road will be removed.

Please drive slowly as emergency personnel continue to operate in the area.

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. PG&E would like to remind everyone that, “As you return to your home, please do not connect a generator without a licensed electrician. Also there may be other hazards present that you should be mindful of as you return.”
PG&E is ready to assist and will have a mobile command vehicle, customer service and reconnection staff to answer questions and provide resources. This will be located at 9960 Highway 53 in Lower Lake, in the Century 21 parking lot. PG&E can also be contacted by dialing 1 (800) 743-5000.

The Lower Lake County Water System was significantly impacted by the Clayton Fire. The entire water system is under a mandatory Boil Water Order.


For additional information on returning home after a wildfire, go to:
www.Readyforwildfire.org