ALPINE COUNTY UNIFIED COMMAND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2026
Alpine County Announces Temporary Closure of County Offices Due to Severe Weather
Markleeville, CA — Due to increasing storm severity, hazardous road conditions, and significant travel impacts throughout the region, Alpine County has announced the immediate closure of all County offices located in Markleeville and Woodfords until further notice.
The safety of County employees and the public remain our top priority. Current weather conditions have created unsafe travel corridors, limited visibility, and increased risk across major access routes into and within the County.
Essential Services Remain Operational.
While administrative offices are closed, essential County services will continue to operate. Public safety operations, emergency response services, and other critical functions will remain in place to ensure the wellbeing of residents and visitors.
Residents with department-specific needs are encouraged to contact the appropriate department directly using the contact information below:
County Service Contacts for Closed Offices:
Health and Human Services
Angela Slais – Director
Assessor / Recorder’s Office
(530) 694-2283
Jacob Rasberry – Assessment Technician
Jeanette Millar – Auditor Appraiser & Recording Technician
Donald O’Connor – Assessor / Recorder
Department of Finance
Klaus Leitenbauer - Director
Allison Bauman - Assistant Auditor-Controller
Susan Lapin – Tax Collector (Markleeville)
Clerk’s Office
Library, Museum & Archives
Rita Lovell
Behavioral Health Services
530-694-1816
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-318-8212
Community Development
Sam Booth – Director
Ethan Gray – Deputy Director
If you are unsure which department to contact, please visit the County website at www.alpinecountyca.gov for a full directory of services. Travel Advisory
Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve. Please monitor Caltrans road updates and local weather advisories for the latest information.
The County will continue to assess conditions and provide updates as necessary. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as we prioritize public safety during this storm event.
For ongoing updates, follow Alpine County’s official communication channels.
Media Contact:
JT Chevallier
Economic Development Director & Public Information Officer
Alpine County