The Salvation Army will start a meal service tonight at two evacuation centers for residents who have been affected by Mendocino Complex Fire in Lake County and Mendocino County areas. A team from Alameda County and Yuba-Sutter will provide assistance at Twin Pine Casino (22223 California 29, Middletown, CA 95461) while the San Rafael Corps will serve Lower Lake High School (9430 Lake St, Lower Lake, CA 95457).
Local Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services management plans for meals to be served through Wednesday night and staff will continue to assess if further assistance will be needed for the foreseeable future.
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