Santa Rosa, CA – October 24, 2017 at 6:00 PM – As of 3:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, October 24th, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is opening the burned unincorporated county areas of Mark West to Porter Creek to Franz Valley Road. Porter Creek (and tributaries off Porter Creek) is still closed between Franz Valley Road and Petrified Forest Road....
Link to Press Release Emergency Order Of The Sonoma County Health Officer Prohibiting The Endangerment Of The Community Through The Unsafe Removal, Transport, And Disposal Of Fire Debris Santa Rosa, CA – October 24, 2017 at 4:45 PM – WHEREAS the potential for widespread toxic exposures and threats to public health and the environment exists in the aftermath of...
The County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa have opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) in partnership with FEMA and the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). There are two Local Assistance Centers available for residents who have been impacted by the fires: The Santa Rosa Local Assistance Center is designed as a one-stop shop with...
Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment (RESA) Map Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment, also known as RESA, is an important step in assessing the damage and safety concerns of structures after a natural disaster. The assessment allows people to use safe homes and businesses, and ensures that people are prohibited from entering unsafe structures after a disaster. RESA...
Not necessarily, because having a Social Security Number does not automatically mean that you are a Qualified Alien. You may be legally present in the U.S. and have a Social Security Number, but not be a Qualified Alien.
While foreign students may qualify for non-cash in-kind disaster relief (such as search and rescue, provision of food, water, sheltering, or emergency medical assistance), they do not qualify for cash assistance because their authorization to reside in the United States is based in part on the existence of an in-country support system.
You can apply on behalf of your minor child (under 18 years of age) for FEMA cash assistance (Individuals and Households Program Assistance) if you live together. You will not have to provide any information on your immigration status or sign any documents regarding your status.
You may be eligible for short-term, non-cash, emergency aid provided by FEMA. You will not be personally eligible for FEMA cash assistance programs (Individuals and Households Program Assistance); however, you may apply on behalf of your U.S. citizen child, or another adult household member may qualify the household for assistance.
You must be a U.S. Citizen, Non-Citizen National, or a Qualified Alien in order to be eligible for FEMA cash assistance programs: Individuals and Households Program Assistance and Disaster Unemployment Assistance. A Qualified Alien1 includes anyone with legal permanent residence (“green card”). You will be asked to sign a Declaration and Release (FEMA Form 90-69...
Additional Food Buying Assistance for Wildfire Survivors (source: Cal OES News Center) Households impacted by recent wildfires in Northern California could be eligible for help buying food through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced today. Those who may not normally be eligible for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2017 CONTACT: 707-573-4765 Debris Removal Press Conference SANTA ROSA, CA – The State of California is launching the largest wildfire clean up in the Golden State's history on Monday, October 23rd, following the unprecedented North Bay Fire Storm. The first phase of the cleanup will be household hazardous waste and debris...
A fire in a home can cause serious damage. The building and many of the things in your home may have been badly damaged by flames, heat, smoke and water. Please read these safety precautions. If you are preparing to return to an area under evacuation, make sure you have ID. If you don’t have...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2017, 3:00 p.m. MEDIA CONTACT: 707-573-4765 PUBLIC CONTACT: 707-565-3856 Additional Areas in Kenwood and Glen Ellen Now Open for Limited, Restricted Re-entry of Burned Out Areas SANTA ROSA, CA – Kenwood/Glen Ellen, CA – As of 3:00 p.m. today, Sunday October 22nd, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is opening the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link to Press Release October 22, 2017 at 12:30 PM Evacuation Orders Lifted for Areas of Glen Ellen Santa Rosa, CA – As of 12:30 p.m. today, Sunday October 22nd, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is lifting evacuation orders in portions of the Glen Ellen community that fall within the burn zone. This area will be...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link to Press Release Media Contact: (707) 565-4765 Public Contact: (707) 565-3856 October 22, 2017 at 12:30 PM Areas of Larkfield and Wikiup Now Open for Limited, Restricted Re-entry of Burned Out Areas Santa Rosa, CA – As of 12:30 p.m. today, Sunday October 22nd, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is opening the burned unincorporated county...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2017, 2:00 p.m. MEDIA CONTACT: 707-573-4765 PUBLIC CONTACT: 707-565-3856 Areas of Mark West Springs and Riebli Roads Now Open for Limited, Restricted Re-entry of Burned Out Areas SANTA ROSA, CA – As of 2:00 p.m. today, Sunday October 22nd, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is opening the burned unincorporated county...
Link to Cal OES News Release October 20, 2017 Cal OES Launches WildfireRecovery.org to Help October Wildfire Survivors Cal OES has launched a “one-stop shop” website dedicated to helping survivors and supporters of the October 2017 wildfires, and anyone else interested in learning more. It’s an easy address to remember: WildfireRecovery.org Once there, visitors will find...
