Owners are not required to be present for either phase of this process. The safety of the general public and workers is a priority during debris operations. To prevent safety hazards, the public is encouraged to stay away from areas where debris removal operations are underway. Exclusion zones will be established surrounding the current work...
Ash or debris cannot be removed prior to the completion of Phase I because of hazardous waste and public health hazards. The Phase II portion of the Program is being offered to provide property owners safe and comprehensive debris removal using specialized contractors managed by the Army Corp s of Engineers (Corps). Property owners that...
Sifting through your property will NOT jeopardize your claims for disaster assistance. Property owners who desire to search debris for possible salvageable valuables or mementos should do so with caution and with proper protective gear: eye protection, masks, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and protective footwear. Residents should minimize contact with fire debris, which may...
Generally, no. If the insurance proceeds you received did not include a specified amount for debris removal you will not be responsible for any costs associated with the debris removal. For more information, contact the Department of Insurance.
No, the wording in the ROE form is required by California and Federal law and therefore, the terms cannot be changed. We understand that there are many questions related to this form, and we will provide responses through the frequently asked questions document.
The deadline to sign up is November 13, 2017. Property owners sign up by completing a Right - of - Entry Permit (ROE) form, and providing insurance information if applicable. The ROE and insurance documents must be submitted to the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services - Environmental Health in person at 625 5th...
Phase I of the Program is being conducted at no cost to property owners. If you choose to participate in Phase II of the Program, there is no cost to the property owner, and removal will be completed in compliance with all local, state and federal laws. If you had insurance in effect at the...
Phase I of the Program is required for all residential properties. All properties are required to timely remove the hazardous debris fields. Phase II debris removal by USACE is optional, however, properties are required to timely remove the hazardous debris fields and deadlines will be set by the City and County. Removal by private contractor...
The Sonoma County Consolidated Fire Debris Removal Program (Program) has two phases: removal of household hazardous waste and removal of other fire-related debris. Phase I: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently inspecting all fire-damaged properties and removing Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) that may pose a threat to human health, animals, and the environment...
If your home was not damaged, and you are currently living in a controlled-access area of Coffey Park or Fountaingrove, there will be a special garbage pick-up on Friday, October 27th. If this special pick-up applies to you, please make sure to put your waste receptacles on the curb outside of your home. This special...
Disaster Case Managers Available to Work With Fire Victims on Long-Term Recovery Needs ROC (Rebuilding Our Community) Sonoma County has established a team of Disaster Case Managers who will meet with clients on an individual basis. An initial meeting will be used to determine eligibility and what support ROC partners can provide. The first step...
October 25, 2017 Link to Press Release OAKLAND, Calif. — Kaiser Permanente reopened its Santa Rosa hospital and emergency department today, following an emergency evacuation and closure on Oct. 9 as wildfires approached the building. Kaiser Permanente physicians, nurses and staff quickly mobilized to safely evacuate all of the hospitalized and emergency department patients as fires...
In response to the many generous offers being made to the City of Santa Rosa, Mayor Chris Coursey has appointed Councilman Tom Schwedhelm to chair a special Ad Hoc Committee for Community Support. Additional committee members include council members John Sawyer and Chris Rogers. The Committee is charged with coordinating the overwhelming amount of immediate support...
SANTA ROSA, CA - Sonoma County residents and workers impacted by recent fires may be eligible for Disaster CalFresh benefits to provide funds for food purchases under temporary regulations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP). Disaster CalFresh applications will be taken at the following County...
The County of Sonoma strongly recommends subscribing to the following services. SoCoAlert: Subscribe to receive urgent notifications about local emergencies by phone and/or text message. Powered by CodeRED. Nixle: Text your zip code to 888777 or sign up online to receive email, text or voice messages with alerts and advisories from local law enforcement. Sign...
EPA News Advisory Northern California Wildfire Response Update - 10/25/17 SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with representatives from Sonoma and Napa counties, today will begin surveys to identify household hazardous waste (HHW) on residential properties in the neighborhoods of Coffey Park (Santa Rosa) and Soda Canyon and Silverado (Napa). Specifically,...
In response to the many generous offers being made to the City of Santa Rosa, Mayor Chris Coursey has appointed Councilman Tom Schwedhelm to chair a special Ad Hoc Committee for Community Support. Additional committee members include council members John Sawyer and Chris Rogers. The Committee is charged with coordinating the overwhelming amount of immediate...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2017 Contact: 707-565-3040, Joint Information Center County Debris Removal Right-of-Entry Permit Center SANTA ROSA, CA – The County of Sonoma is opening a Debris Removal Right-of-Entry Permit Center at the Department of Health Services building in downtown Santa Rosa. Environmental Health staff will be on hand to assist residents with...
Updated Ordinance: December 5, 2017 Moratorium on permit issuance extended for 60 days from the date of adoption (beginning December 5,2017). Moratorium does not include vacation rental permits in the Russian River Planning Area (Planning Area 4). Moratorium does not include hosted rentals. View Updated Ordinance (PDF) Original Release: October 24, 2017 The Sonoma County Board of...
