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Reclamation temporarily closes Lake Berryessa facilities

Media Contact: Margaret Bailey, Lake Berryessa Park Manager, 530-212-5117, mbailey@usbr.gov
Christie Kalkowski, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, 916-978-5100, ckalkowski@usbr.gov

For Release: October 29, 2019

NAPA, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office, has temporarily closed Reclamation-managed facilities at Lake Berryessa due to red flag warnings, Public Safety Power Shutoffs and public health and safety concerns after 5 p.m. on Oct. 29 until further notice.

Wildfire conditions are continually changing; Reclamation advises the public to avoid closed facilities and areas.

Visit the following websites or call the listed numbers below for the latest information:

• Air quality: airnow.gov.
• Fire conditions and evacuations: www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents
• Camping reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/
• Lake Berryessa Administration Office: 707-966-2111, ext. 0 (TTY 800-877-8339) or https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/visitor-info.html
• Concession areas: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/visitor-info.html

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