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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — County leaders and officials are aware the ongoing severe cold weather event may present additional challenges to homebound residents, particularly those with intensive medical needs and/or a lack of transportation.
A hotline has been made available for homebound individuals.
If you or someone you know is homebound and unable to access critical services, please call 707-262-4431 for information on available resources, and emergency needs.
As previously announced, the county of Lake is providing a warming center at Lower Lake Town Hall located at 16195 Main St., Lower Lake.
The Lower Lake Warming Center will open during evening hours Monday, Feb. 27, and Tuesday, Feb. 28. Visitors must register, and no pets, weapons, alcohol or drugs are allowed. Hours of operation are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake County Department of Social Services and Lake County Behavioral Health are working together to provide cots, blankets, light food and snacks to those in need.
The temporary Clearlake Senior Center warming center closed at noon Sunday.
The Clearlake Senior Center has a need to host prescheduled events and provide for enhanced needs of the seniors they serve.
Moving the location of the warming center was necessary to ensure services could be sustainably and continuously provided over this period, and the county apologized for any inconvenience.
For more information on this warming center, call 707-533-3599.
Sunrise Special Services’ warming center at 1111 Whalen Way in Lakeport likewise remains open 24 hours at this time due to severe winter weather.
That Lake County Behavioral Health Services-funded facility is providing shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness, and they can be directly reached at 707-349-5022.
A hotline has been made available for homebound individuals.
If you or someone you know is homebound and unable to access critical services, please call 707-262-4431 for information on available resources, and emergency needs.
As previously announced, the county of Lake is providing a warming center at Lower Lake Town Hall located at 16195 Main St., Lower Lake.
The Lower Lake Warming Center will open during evening hours Monday, Feb. 27, and Tuesday, Feb. 28. Visitors must register, and no pets, weapons, alcohol or drugs are allowed. Hours of operation are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake County Department of Social Services and Lake County Behavioral Health are working together to provide cots, blankets, light food and snacks to those in need.
The temporary Clearlake Senior Center warming center closed at noon Sunday.
The Clearlake Senior Center has a need to host prescheduled events and provide for enhanced needs of the seniors they serve.
Moving the location of the warming center was necessary to ensure services could be sustainably and continuously provided over this period, and the county apologized for any inconvenience.
For more information on this warming center, call 707-533-3599.
Sunrise Special Services’ warming center at 1111 Whalen Way in Lakeport likewise remains open 24 hours at this time due to severe winter weather.
That Lake County Behavioral Health Services-funded facility is providing shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness, and they can be directly reached at 707-349-5022.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The National Weather Service’s Eureka Office is projecting further winter storm activity, including snowfall down to the 1,000 foot elevation level through Tuesday.
Officials said this next wave of severe winter weather may bring further power outages to portions of Lake County.
Residents are encouraged to prepare now. Steps may include:
• Filling your gas tanks, in case gas stations are temporarily inaccessible;
• Having drinking water and non-perishable food items on hand;
• Ensuring you have appropriate access to medications;
• Charging phones and other electronic devices; and
• Getting cash, as electronic payment systems may go down.
PG&E’s tips to prepare for power outages can be found here.
For updates on road conditions, residents are encouraged to access the following resources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Lakecountydpw/;
https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php;
https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
County services may also be limited during severe weather conditions. To access county services, please call ahead.
Contact information for each county department is available at https://www.lakecountyca.gov.
Officials said this next wave of severe winter weather may bring further power outages to portions of Lake County.
Residents are encouraged to prepare now. Steps may include:
• Filling your gas tanks, in case gas stations are temporarily inaccessible;
• Having drinking water and non-perishable food items on hand;
• Ensuring you have appropriate access to medications;
• Charging phones and other electronic devices; and
• Getting cash, as electronic payment systems may go down.
PG&E’s tips to prepare for power outages can be found here.
For updates on road conditions, residents are encouraged to access the following resources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Lakecountydpw/;
https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php;
https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov.
County services may also be limited during severe weather conditions. To access county services, please call ahead.
Contact information for each county department is available at https://www.lakecountyca.gov.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The East Region Town Hall, or ERTH, will meet on Wednesday, March 1.
The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, located at 15900 Moose Lodge Lane in Clearlake Oaks.
The meeting will be available via Zoom. The meeting ID is 986 3245 2684, pass code is 666827.
On the agenda will be guest speaker Terre Logsdon, Lake County’s chief climate resiliency officer.
Logsdon will give an overview of the new Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency.
She wants to hear the concerns of the community about weather, evacuation routes, emergency shelter needs, transportation to evacuate and vegetation abatement, among other issues.
Other agenda items include the Clearlake Oaks consolidated lighting district, the Lake County Geothermal Project Watchlist, commercial cannabis cultivation projects in Clearlake Oaks, and a report on upcoming proposed commercial and residential project applications requiring use permits within ERTH’s boundaries.
There also will be updates on Spring Valley, the Northshore Fire Protection District, and the Oaks Arm and Keys Restoration projects, a report from Supervisor EJ Crandell and public outreach on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sulphur Bank Mine Superfund site.
The group’s next meeting will take place on April 5.
ERTH’s members are Denise Loustalot, Jim Burton, Tony Morris and Pamela Kicenski.
For more information visit the group’s Facebook page.
The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, located at 15900 Moose Lodge Lane in Clearlake Oaks.
The meeting will be available via Zoom. The meeting ID is 986 3245 2684, pass code is 666827.
On the agenda will be guest speaker Terre Logsdon, Lake County’s chief climate resiliency officer.
Logsdon will give an overview of the new Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency.
She wants to hear the concerns of the community about weather, evacuation routes, emergency shelter needs, transportation to evacuate and vegetation abatement, among other issues.
Other agenda items include the Clearlake Oaks consolidated lighting district, the Lake County Geothermal Project Watchlist, commercial cannabis cultivation projects in Clearlake Oaks, and a report on upcoming proposed commercial and residential project applications requiring use permits within ERTH’s boundaries.
There also will be updates on Spring Valley, the Northshore Fire Protection District, and the Oaks Arm and Keys Restoration projects, a report from Supervisor EJ Crandell and public outreach on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sulphur Bank Mine Superfund site.
The group’s next meeting will take place on April 5.
ERTH’s members are Denise Loustalot, Jim Burton, Tony Morris and Pamela Kicenski.
For more information visit the group’s Facebook page.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County’s interim Public Health officer, Dr. Karl Sporer, has issued a countywide health alert due to the National Weather Service’s Eureka Office forecast of future winter storm activity.
Lake County Health Services’ Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, has activated its’ Department Operations Center in response to this severe weather event.
Additionally, the department’s Medical Health Operational Area Coordination, or MHOAC, is actively managing medical resources and coordinating a thorough response among multiple jurisdictions.
The MHOAC is available for residents and community partners atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and directly via phone at 707-263-1090.
Taking additional precautions amid cold weather events is especially important for children, the elderly, those with disabilities, and those with special medical needs.
All Lake County public schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 27.
If you or someone you know is homebound and unable to access critical services, please call 707-262-4431 for information on available resources and emergency needs.
Shelters and other public facilities are open for those who have no access to a warm space at the following locations:
• Lower Lake Town Hall, 16195 Main St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 28.
• Sunrise Special Services Foundation’s warming center at 1111 Whalen Way in Lakeport will be open throughout this severe weather event. For more information, please contact the warming center directly at 707-349-5022.
• Little Red Schoolhouse at 15780 Bottle Rock Road in Cobb expects to be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Tuesday. If you or someone you know is in need of transportation to this location, please call 707-715-7008.
• Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Room at 9470 Main St. will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please contact Rudy Brown at 707-533-9956.
• Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 3985 Country Club Drive. For more information, please contact Charlie Behne at 707-391-6348.
During these cold weather conditions, you can do several things to help yourself and others in our community remain safe:
• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure our community is staying warm safely — never heat a home with a gas stovetop, gas oven, or barbeque as this could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, never use a generator inside a home, shed or garage even if doors and windows are open. Keep generators outside and far away from windows, doors and vents.
• Never use charcoal grills or camp stoves indoors. Deaths have occurred after people burned charcoal or used camp stoves in enclosed spaces, which produced lethal levels of carbon monoxide.
• Do not touch or approach a downed power line; call 9-1-1 if you see a downed or damaged electrical line.
• Avoid using candles. If possible, use flashlights instead. If you must use candles, do not burn them on or near anything that can catch fire. Never leave burning candles unattended or near children or bedding. Extinguish candles when you leave the room.
• Have a plan for back-up power if you or someone in your family is dependent on electricity for medical devices.
• Wear layers and have blankets available to add additional warmth. Layers will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater. Stay dry to avoid hypothermia.
• If it is safe, check on neighbors who may need assistance — older adults, people with disabilities and young children are more at risk in extreme cold.
It’s also important to be aware of the following health risks due to the extreme cold:
Hypothermia
People exposed to cold weather for prolonged periods can lose body heat and develop hypothermia.
Symptoms vary depending on how long you are exposed to cold temperatures. Early symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, fatigue, loss of coordination, and confusion and disorientation.
Late symptoms of hypothermia include no shivering, blue skin, dilated pupils, slowed pulse and breathing, and loss of consciousness.
Frostbite
People exposed to extremely cold weather conditions with snow and freezing temperatures may be at risk of frostbite.
Frostbite is a bodily injury caused by freezing that results in loss of feeling and color in affected areas.
The most common affected areas are the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Gently warm the person and seek immediate medical care if you believe someone is showing signs of hypothermia or frostbite.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you. It is found in fumes produced any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces. Carbon monoxide can build up indoors and poison people and animals who breathe it.
Symptoms include shortness of breath, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and nausea. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can lead to death within minutes.
Those suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning should be immediately taken outside, into fresh air, and should be rushed to the emergency room for immediate medical treatment.
Additional resources
Pacific Gas & Electric tips for preparing for power outages:
https://www.safetyactioncenter.pge.com/
Power outages map:
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/
Lake County Department of Public Works Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Lakecountydpw
Caltrans:
https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php
www.quickmap.dot.ca.gov
Lake County Health Services’ Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, has activated its’ Department Operations Center in response to this severe weather event.
Additionally, the department’s Medical Health Operational Area Coordination, or MHOAC, is actively managing medical resources and coordinating a thorough response among multiple jurisdictions.
The MHOAC is available for residents and community partners at
Taking additional precautions amid cold weather events is especially important for children, the elderly, those with disabilities, and those with special medical needs.
All Lake County public schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 27.
If you or someone you know is homebound and unable to access critical services, please call 707-262-4431 for information on available resources and emergency needs.
Shelters and other public facilities are open for those who have no access to a warm space at the following locations:
• Lower Lake Town Hall, 16195 Main St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 28.
• Sunrise Special Services Foundation’s warming center at 1111 Whalen Way in Lakeport will be open throughout this severe weather event. For more information, please contact the warming center directly at 707-349-5022.
• Little Red Schoolhouse at 15780 Bottle Rock Road in Cobb expects to be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Tuesday. If you or someone you know is in need of transportation to this location, please call 707-715-7008.
• Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Room at 9470 Main St. will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please contact Rudy Brown at 707-533-9956.
• Lucerne Alpine Senior Center at 3985 Country Club Drive. For more information, please contact Charlie Behne at 707-391-6348.
During these cold weather conditions, you can do several things to help yourself and others in our community remain safe:
• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure our community is staying warm safely — never heat a home with a gas stovetop, gas oven, or barbeque as this could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, never use a generator inside a home, shed or garage even if doors and windows are open. Keep generators outside and far away from windows, doors and vents.
• Never use charcoal grills or camp stoves indoors. Deaths have occurred after people burned charcoal or used camp stoves in enclosed spaces, which produced lethal levels of carbon monoxide.
• Do not touch or approach a downed power line; call 9-1-1 if you see a downed or damaged electrical line.
• Avoid using candles. If possible, use flashlights instead. If you must use candles, do not burn them on or near anything that can catch fire. Never leave burning candles unattended or near children or bedding. Extinguish candles when you leave the room.
• Have a plan for back-up power if you or someone in your family is dependent on electricity for medical devices.
• Wear layers and have blankets available to add additional warmth. Layers will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater. Stay dry to avoid hypothermia.
• If it is safe, check on neighbors who may need assistance — older adults, people with disabilities and young children are more at risk in extreme cold.
It’s also important to be aware of the following health risks due to the extreme cold:
Hypothermia
People exposed to cold weather for prolonged periods can lose body heat and develop hypothermia.
Symptoms vary depending on how long you are exposed to cold temperatures. Early symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, fatigue, loss of coordination, and confusion and disorientation.
Late symptoms of hypothermia include no shivering, blue skin, dilated pupils, slowed pulse and breathing, and loss of consciousness.
Frostbite
People exposed to extremely cold weather conditions with snow and freezing temperatures may be at risk of frostbite.
Frostbite is a bodily injury caused by freezing that results in loss of feeling and color in affected areas.
The most common affected areas are the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Gently warm the person and seek immediate medical care if you believe someone is showing signs of hypothermia or frostbite.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you. It is found in fumes produced any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces. Carbon monoxide can build up indoors and poison people and animals who breathe it.
Symptoms include shortness of breath, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and nausea. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can lead to death within minutes.
Those suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning should be immediately taken outside, into fresh air, and should be rushed to the emergency room for immediate medical treatment.
Additional resources
Pacific Gas & Electric tips for preparing for power outages:
https://www.safetyactioncenter.pge.com/
Power outages map:
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/
Lake County Department of Public Works Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Lakecountydpw
Caltrans:
https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php
www.quickmap.dot.ca.gov
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With more snow in the forecast — and already arriving in some parts of Lake County on Sunday — all of the county’s public schools will start the week with another snow day.
The closure will be in effect on Monday, Feb. 27, said Rob Young, the Lake County Office of Education’s director of operations and emergency services.
The National Weather Service is projecting further winter storm activity, with light mountain snow expected on Sunday in some portions of Lake County, and heavier snowfall down to 1,000 feet Sunday night into Tuesday, a forecast Young referred to in his report.
Gusty winds are also anticipated Monday, forecasters said.
Due to the weather activity and school power outages, Young said all Lake County public schools will be closed Monday.
The Office of Education will give its next update on conditions at 7 p.m. Monday, Young said.
In the meantime, he urged families to check their school's website or social media pages for more information.
The closure will be in effect on Monday, Feb. 27, said Rob Young, the Lake County Office of Education’s director of operations and emergency services.
The National Weather Service is projecting further winter storm activity, with light mountain snow expected on Sunday in some portions of Lake County, and heavier snowfall down to 1,000 feet Sunday night into Tuesday, a forecast Young referred to in his report.
Gusty winds are also anticipated Monday, forecasters said.
Due to the weather activity and school power outages, Young said all Lake County public schools will be closed Monday.
The Office of Education will give its next update on conditions at 7 p.m. Monday, Young said.
In the meantime, he urged families to check their school's website or social media pages for more information.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The National Weather Service’s latest forecast for the coming week describes incoming storm systems, one of which has the potential to bring more heavy snow, wind and power outages.
Lake County is under a winter storm warning that goes into effect at 10 p.m. Sunday and will remain active until 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Forecasters said a series of two storm systems will bring widespread precipitation to the North Coast region Sunday through Tuesday night, and heavy snow is expected in the mountains along with some interior valley locations.
Further to the east, the Sierras are under a blizzard warning, from early Monday through early Wednesday.
Back on the North Coast, the National Weather Service said the heaviest snow is expected Monday through Tuesday night, along with potential for isolated thunderstorms with small hail.
The forecast said the first of the two systems was expected to arrive overnight, bringing several inches of snow above the 3,000 foot elevation level in Lake County.
What forecasters call “a much more notable system” will begin to impact the North Coast region on Sunday night as strong southerly winds increase ahead of an advancing weather front.
The forecast said the second system “is looking quite potent,” and thunderstorms may be possible.
Gusty winds of 30 to 50 miles per hour will be possible on exposed ridges in Lake County. The forecast explains that the winds will still be ongoing as precipitation begins, and at elevations above the snow level, there will be a brief window of time — two to six hours — where near blizzard conditions could develop.
Early Monday could see heavy snowfall in elevations over 2,000 to 2,500 feet, with snow dropping to above 1,000 and 2,000 feet in elevation later in the day.
“There is still uncertainty as to how low snow levels go, but right now the greatest impacts are expected to be at elevations over 1,500 feet in all counties except Trinity where snow levels will likely remain around 1,000 feet,” the forecast said.
The forecast said showers will continue through Tuesday and into Tuesday night.
“This storm system has the potential to be very high impact for the region with numerous power outages caused from the heavy snow load and gusty winds,” the forecast noted.
Forecasters expect the showers to taper off late Tuesday night into Wednesday, adding that “the next storm of note may arrive late in the week into next weekend.”
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Lake County is under a winter storm warning that goes into effect at 10 p.m. Sunday and will remain active until 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Forecasters said a series of two storm systems will bring widespread precipitation to the North Coast region Sunday through Tuesday night, and heavy snow is expected in the mountains along with some interior valley locations.
Further to the east, the Sierras are under a blizzard warning, from early Monday through early Wednesday.
Back on the North Coast, the National Weather Service said the heaviest snow is expected Monday through Tuesday night, along with potential for isolated thunderstorms with small hail.
The forecast said the first of the two systems was expected to arrive overnight, bringing several inches of snow above the 3,000 foot elevation level in Lake County.
What forecasters call “a much more notable system” will begin to impact the North Coast region on Sunday night as strong southerly winds increase ahead of an advancing weather front.
The forecast said the second system “is looking quite potent,” and thunderstorms may be possible.
Gusty winds of 30 to 50 miles per hour will be possible on exposed ridges in Lake County. The forecast explains that the winds will still be ongoing as precipitation begins, and at elevations above the snow level, there will be a brief window of time — two to six hours — where near blizzard conditions could develop.
Early Monday could see heavy snowfall in elevations over 2,000 to 2,500 feet, with snow dropping to above 1,000 and 2,000 feet in elevation later in the day.
“There is still uncertainty as to how low snow levels go, but right now the greatest impacts are expected to be at elevations over 1,500 feet in all counties except Trinity where snow levels will likely remain around 1,000 feet,” the forecast said.
The forecast said showers will continue through Tuesday and into Tuesday night.
“This storm system has the potential to be very high impact for the region with numerous power outages caused from the heavy snow load and gusty winds,” the forecast noted.
Forecasters expect the showers to taper off late Tuesday night into Wednesday, adding that “the next storm of note may arrive late in the week into next weekend.”
Email Elizabeth Larson at