This story has been updated regarding road closures.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – In response to the fierce storm that has hit the area, the Lakeport City Council held a special Thursday morning meeting during which it declared an emergency.
The council passed a resolution declaring the existence of a local emergency due to the flooding that resulted from heavy rains that occurred overnight and throughout the morning, according to a report from City Manager Margaret Silveira.
Silveira said the Office of Emergency Services has been notified of the declaration, with city and county emergency service officials to stay in close communication during the emergency.
The National Weather Service is predicting that the storm will continue through Friday afternoon.
Lake County remains under a National Weather Service flood advisory, which is in effect through 12:30 p.m. Thursday, with a flood watch continuing through 10 p.m. Friday.
A high wind advisory also remains in effect for the county through 6 p.m. Thursday.
Earlier in the morning, the Lakeport Police Department reported a series of road closures around the city due to the flooding.
Closures in place early on Thursday afternoon included Bevins Street from Lakeport Boulevard to Bevins Court and Martin Street from S. Russell Street to Forbes Street, police reported.
Areas of concern where streets have standing water are 16th and Hartley, 10th and Main, Lange and Giselman streets, the agency said.
Police said the city has received one report of a flooded residence on the 300 block of 16th Street, and a sewer back up has also been reported near Lakeshore and Lange.
Silveira said city Public Works and public safety personnel are working to mitigate storm drain flooding, close unsafe streets, respond to emergencies and maintain safety.
The city reported that 14 Public Works staff and seven police staff are in the field working to alleviate storm-related issues.
The public is asked to minimize travel until stormwater subsides, Silveira said.
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