El Dorado County opens Local Assistance Center for those affected by Caldor Fire

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County officials today announced the scheduled opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) this Friday, August 27 to provide County and State services, information and resource referrals to individuals, families and businesses impacted by the Caldor fire.

“In these times of natural disaster, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn for help,” said Board of Supervisors chair, John Hidahl. “The LAC is a one-stop location to help our residents start the process of rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.”

The LAC is located at Folsom Lake Community College, El Dorado campus, Fitness Center Building at 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, Calif.

It will be in operation on the following dates and times:

Friday, August 27, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday, August 30 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 31 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, September 1, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 2 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, September 3 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Representatives from the County Assessor, Recorder-Clerk, Library, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Planning and Building, and Elections departments will be on hand starting Friday to answer questions. Other County offices
will have flyers and other materials. Representatives from the State are expected the week of August 30.

Representatives from State agencies such as the California Office of Emergency Services, Department of Insurance, Department of Motor Vehicles and others are expected to be present.

Operational hours for the weeks following September 3 will be provided at a later date.