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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A host of golden daffodils planted last fall by members of Citizens Caring 4 Clearlake look cheerful at the entrance to Clearlake.
CC4C, under the umbrella of NCO, a nonprofit, will be hosting a benefit garden tour, “The Gems of Clearlake,” on Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gardens at six residences in Clearlake will be on spring display.
Tickets are available for $20 by calling 707-701-3554.
CC4C is a volunteer organization that removes litter and blight in Clearlake. The group’s motto this year is “Stay Clean in ’17.”
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – William Robert Patrick, aka Pat Patrick, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother and friend, passed away on Feb. 5, 2017, in Santa Rosa.
William was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, on Dec. 20, 1942, to parents Gloria Mae West and Robert Patrick.
He lived in Willits, Calif., for some time before moving to Lake County in 1970.
He was a retired truck driver and had many passions in life including ranch living, riding motorcycles, football, exercise and astrology.
He loved to spend time with family and friends, sharing stories of the past and dreams for the future.
William had a large family and many friends who love him deeply. He will be missed greatly.
There will be a celebration of William’s life on a later date.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – North Coast Opportunities Inc. has established a donation fund for local families who have been displaced by the recent flooding.
Donations can be made at the NCO Web page at www.ncoinc.org/ .
The organization said assistance is needed to help the many families that have been displaced since Feb. 20.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department has issued an advisory that mandatory evacuation order for the Lucky 4 Trailer Resort (1060 North Main Street) and Aqua Village Mobile Home Park (1350 South Main Street) have been lifted. Evacuation orders for the Esplanade Neighborhood and Will-O-Point Resort & Mobile Home Park remains in effect.
To ensure returning to a healthy indoor environment precautionary measures are suggested.
Consider your personal safety and be cautious by taking the following steps:
Wear protective clothing. Rubber gloves and boots will help protect you from bacteria and possible infections.
Avoid putting your hands near your face or mouth when working.
Be sure the main power source to your home or business is turned off.
Check for shifts in the house or building and cracks in the foundation.
Open doors and windows to help dry out the rooms.
Remove any standing water. Water soaked grounds can cause a collapse of basement walls.
Hose down walls as quickly as possible and follow up with a second hosing using one cup of household bleach to five gallons of water. Disinfect surfaces, like shelves.
Appliances that contain insulation cannot be easily cleaned. Have them checked by a service person before attempting to use.
Remove all soaked materials and furnishings. Fully upholstered furnishings and mattresses cannot be cleaned and should be destroyed to avoid health problems.
Carpets and rugs may be cleaned. Permanently attached carpeting should be removed before attempting to clean. Clean items out of doors or have them done professionally.
Items like sheets, bedspreads, curtains and draperies should be washed with very hot water and detergents, or professionally dry-cleaned.
Any flooded food items should be discarded unless they are in undamaged cans or commercially sealed glass jars. Sanitize the container before opening it.
Sanitize pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glassware and other items you intend to keep.
If you have individual well water system please be reminded to get it tested for contamination.
For more information, residents may call the Environmental Health Division at 707-263-1164
Lucky-4 y Aqua pueblo evacuación obligatoria orden lifted
La orden de evacuación obligatoria para el afortunado de 4 Trailer Resort (1060 North Main Street) y Aqua Villa Mobile Home Park (1350 South Main Street) se han levantado. Las órdenes de evacuación para la explanada Barrio y Will-O-Point Resort & Mobile Home Park sigue en vigor.
Al limpiar después de una inundación por favor tome las precauciones necesarias para asegurar que usted y su familia están regresando a un ambiente interior saludable.
Tenga en cuenta su seguridad personal y tener cuidado al tomar las siguientes medidas:
Use ropa protectora. guantes y botas de goma le ayudará a protegerse de las bacterias y posibles infecciones.
Evitar poner las manos cerca de la cara o en la boca cuando se trabaja.
Asegúrese de que la fuente de energía principal para su hogar o negocio está apagado.
Compruebe si hay cambios en la casa o edificio y grietas en los cimientos.
puertas y ventanas abiertas para ayudar a secar las habitaciones.
Eliminar el agua estancada. motivos empapadas de agua pueden causar un colapso de las paredes del sótano.
Manguera hacia abajo las paredes lo más rápido posible y hacer un seguimiento con una segunda manguera usando una taza de cloro de uso doméstico a cinco galones de agua. Desinfectar las superficies, como los estantes.
Electrodomésticos que contienen aislamiento no se pueden limpiar fácilmente. Que sean revisados por una persona de servicio antes de utilizar.
Retire todos los materiales y muebles empapados. Totalmente muebles tapizados y colchones no se pueden limpiar y deben ser destruidos para evitar problemas de salud.
Las alfombras y tapetes se pueden limpiar. Permanentemente alfombras adjunta debe ser removido antes de limpiarla. artículos de limpieza fuera de las puertas o los han hecho profesionalmente.
Los artículos como sábanas, colchas, cortinas y cortinas deben lavarse con agua y detergentes muy caliente, o profesionalmente limpiar en seco.
Cualquier alimento inundadas deben desecharse menos que estén en buen estado latas o frascos de vidrio sellados comercialmente. Desinfectar el envase antes de abrirlo.
Desinfecte ollas, sartenes, utensilios de cocina, vajilla, cristalería y otros artículos que desea conservar.
Si tiene sistema de agua de pozo individual por favor avisen a conseguir a pruebas para detectar contaminación.
Para obtener más información, los residentes pueden llamar a la División de Salud Ambiental al 707-263-1164
LAKEPORT, Calif. – One person died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash along Highway 29 near Lakeport.
Initial information from the California Highway Patrol and radio reports indicated the crash occurred just after 1 p.m. on Highway 29 at the 11th Street off-ramp.
The initial dispatches stated that two vehicles, a truck and a small white car, had gone down an embankment, with at least one of the vehicles hitting a tree.
Lakeport Fire units responded, with Kelseyville Fire units also asked to respond.
Within minutes of arrival, Lakeport Fire Chief Doug Hutchison confirmed over the radio that there was one fatality and one person with major injuries. The CHP also reported the fatality a short time later.
Traffic control was reported to be in place for a short time while emergency responders worked at the scene.
The CHP said the road had fully reopened shortly after 4:20 p.m.
Additional details were not immediately available from the CHP. A full report on the crash is expected later Tuesday.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport reported Tuesday that the section of Lakeshore Boulevard between Giselman Street and Lange Street has been reopened.
That portion of the street has been under an extended closure due to the ongoing flood event.
Lane controls are in place near the intersection of Lakeshore Boulevard and Jones Street due to roadway safety concerns near the shoreline, the city said.
Motorists are reminded that they must use caution and reduce speed while driving in this area as lanes sizes may be as narrow as 9 feet.
The Lakeport Police Department will be monitoring this are closely and issuing tickets to motorists not exhibiting safe driving practices.