CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On Sunday, Clearlake City Manager Alan Flora, acting as the director of Emergency Services for the city of Clearlake, announced the immediate closure of Redbud Park and Thompson Harbor in the interest of public health and safety.
The closure of Redbud Park includes the boat launch ramps, parking lot and other recreation facilities.
No person shall enter the park during the closure or remain in the park after having been notified of the closure and having been asked to leave by any peace officer or other person so designated by the city manager or chief of police.
The order does not apply to peace officers, fire and rescue personnel or other
governmental officials, or electrical, sewage or utility workers, or contractors acting within the scope of their official duties.
“Under normal circumstances, it is wonderful to see so many enjoying our local recreational facilities, but in this state of emergency we must take additional action to protect the public,” said Flora.
“Hundreds of people have been utilizing the park and launching facilities and there have been many examples of patrons not practicing proper social distancing,” Flora said.
“According to Dr. Gary Pace, the Lake County Public Health officer, all navigable water bodies in Lake County, including Clear Lake, will be closed in the near future. The city understands this is disappointing, especially due to the wonderful weekend weather, but extraordinary measures are necessary immediately to stop the spread of COVID-19,” Flora said.
City of Clearlake closes Redbud Park and Thompson Harbor due to COVID-19 threat
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