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The California Highway Patrol first received reports of the crash shortly after 6:30 a.m. Saturday on Highway 20 about four miles west of Walker Ridge Road, east of Clearlake Oaks.
The semi tank truck had gone over the side of the highway and initially was not visible from the roadway, the CHP reported.
When authorities accessed the truck, they confirmed a fatality, shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to reports from the scene.
CHP separately issued a notification just before 8 a.m. confirming a fatality, and reporting that Highway 20 west of Walker Ridge Road was open but impacted by emergency traffic as work at the crash site continued. The agency asked drivers at that time to use caution or take an alternate route of travel.
The early scene reports stated that the tanker appeared to be carrying a load of milk and that the crash resulted in milk going into Grizzly Creek.
Reports also estimated that up to 100 gallons of diesel fuel could have been spilled had the truck’s fuel tanks been full.
Fish and Game and the Office of Emergency Services were requested due to the hazmat concerns, according to CHP reports.
The recovery efforts required heavy equipment, with two wreckers responding but other assistance needed to remove the fuel.
The CHP also reported challenges with recovery due to the crash being on a blind curve on the highway.
The work to remove the semi continued into the afternoon and evening, the CHP said.
Radio reports stated that the hazmat team cleared the scene at 5 p.m.
At 6:40 p.m., the CHP reported that all lanes of the highway were open and the incident had been cleared.
Additional information will be published as it becomes available.
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The agency’s Eureka office said that, as the cold front approaches, winds are expected to increase on Saturday, diminishing in the wake of the cold front on Saturday night.
In Lake County, rain is expected to start on Saturday evening, with less than a tenth of an inch during the day but up to three quarters of an inch on Saturday night.
There is the possibility of another inch of rain on Sunday.
On Monday, the forecast calls for as much as an inch and a half, the National Weather Services said.
The forecast expects more rain from Tuesday through Thursday, with specific amounts not predicted.
Temperatures over the coming week will hover in the high 40s during the day and the low 40s at night until Monday, when they will drop into the 30s and continue in that range through late in the week.
There also will be light winds in the evenings until Monday, when southwest winds of up to 17 miles per hour and gusts of up to 23 miles per hour, are forecast.
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For Californians who still haven't had the COVID-19 vaccine or are due for their booster, the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine can be given on the same day.
CDPH said influenza is increasing around the country, especially among young adults and children, who commonly spread the disease. The number of cases tends to increase during this time of year.
National survey data show lower vaccination rates for children and pregnant people this year as compared with last year leaving them unprotected and more vulnerable to serious flu illness.
“We continue to see the positive impact vaccines have on our collective and individual health and well-being,” said Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer. “There are many reasons to get vaccinated this season, but the best ones are to keep yourself and loved ones healthy.”
Flu vaccinations in Lake County this year are slightly down compared with last year, according to information provided by Jen Baker, interim deputy director for Lake County Health Services.
Baker reported that from July 1 to date, there have been 10,841 flu vaccinations in Lake County.
Flu vaccinations received in Lake County for the same time period last year totaled 11,611, Baker said.
CDPH recommends the annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. Getting vaccinated against the flu is especially important for people at high-risk of severe disease and hospitalization, including:
• People 65 years and older.
• People who smoke or have underlying medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, asthma, lung disease, neurological disorders and weakened immune systems.
• Pregnant women and children under five years of age.
• Caregivers and residents in long-term care facilities.
• Essential workers who encounter others outside their homes or at higher risk because of their occupation.
CDPH encourages Californians to contact their health care provider, physician's office, or clinic about getting the flu vaccine. Adults and children may also get immunized at the pharmacy where they generally pick up their prescriptions. Pharmacies accept most insurance, including Medi-Cal. Some local health departments may offer low- or no-cost flu immunizations.
If you still haven’t had the COVID-19 vaccine or are due for a booster, the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine can be given on the same day. The state’s My Turn website can be used to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments, and also allows Californians to schedule their flu vaccination or find a walk-in clinic.
Besides getting immunized, you can also take preventive actions:
• Continue wearing a mask when recommended or required in high-risk settings.
• Stay away from people who are sick.
• Stay home when sick for at least 24 hours after symptoms go away.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow, arm, or disposable tissue. If you use a disposable tissue, use hand sanitizer, or wash your hands afterward.
• Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
See the Tips for Protecting Yourself and Others This Holiday Season for additional recommendations.
For more information about the flu, visit CDPH’s website.
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The city completed the map’s latest version with the assistance of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
The map includes color-coded zones, with each zone containing the ZoneHaven identification.
Officials said the map also is geo-spatially referenced, which allows users to locate themselves without the need of Internet, wi-fi or other network connections, just their mobile device's built-in GPS service. This is especially helpful for users of GeoPDF applications such as Avenza and Global Mapper.
The map can be seen below or downloaded here.
Lakeport Evacuation Map by LakeCoNews on Scribd