Lake County OES: Requests Damage Reports for Residential and Commercial Structure Damage caused by the 2023 Late February Winter Storms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

March 7, 2023

Residential and Commercial Building Damage Collection Lake County, CA (March 7, 2023) -- The Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Lake County Community Development Department (CDD) request damage reports for residential and commercial buildings that sustained structural damage in the late February winter storms.

Sheriff Howe proclaimed a local emergency on February 24, 2023, due to impacts from the low elevation snow storm. This damage assessment is needed to identify potential pathways for assistance from the State of California and/or federal government.

If your home or business sustained moderate to major damage, please report damages as soon as possible and no later than Friday, March 24, 2023:

Visit https://lakesheriff.com/927/Disaster-Preparedness-Recovery

Call (707) 263-2382 Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

This is not an application for assistance, and it is possible that no assistance will become available. The information gathered may also be used for various post-incident reports and future emergency planning.

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