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What if I have a Septic System and/or Water Well? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What if I have a Septic System and/or Water Well?

After the Household Hazardous Sweeps (Phase 1) have been conducted, and before debris clean up starts (Phase 2), property owners or the property contractor should clearly and visibly mark the…

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Will soil testing be required for Phase 2, and how should I conduct soil testing? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will soil testing be required for Phase 2, and how should I conduct soil testing?

Yes, soil sampling will be required as part of Phase 2 and prior to your property being ready to rebuild. Because soils in Sonoma County have naturally occurring levels of asbestos…

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Where can I get a list of qualified contractors to hire for Phase 2 Debris Removal? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Where can I get a list of qualified contractors to hire for Phase 2 Debris Removal?

If a property owner does not want to participate in the government-sponsored public debris removal program, a property owner can contract with a private contractor to perform the debris removal…

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What is a Government-Sponsored Phase 2 Debris Removal Program? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What is a Government-Sponsored Phase 2 Debris Removal Program?

Cal OES or FEMA (depending on who is overseeing the program) would contract with debris haulers to remove the structural debris from your parcel, and conduct asbestos and soil tests…

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Will there be a government-sponsored Phase 2 Debris Removal Program? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will there be a government-sponsored Phase 2 Debris Removal Program?

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has confirmed that a public (government-sponsored) Phase 2 debris removal program will be available as an option for property owners of eligible destroyed residential structures. More information on Phase 2 will be…

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Can I begin removing my structural Phase 2 debris before Household Hazardous Waste Removal (Phase 1) is complete? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Can I begin removing my structural Phase 2 debris before Household Hazardous Waste Removal (Phase 1) is complete?

No. On September 29, 2020 the Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari R. Mase issued an order advising community members to not enter the burn footprint of structures and to…

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