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Why is the government agency conducting an emergency sweep of all burned properties to remove Household Hazardous Waste? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Why is the government agency conducting an emergency sweep of all burned properties to remove Household Hazardous Waste?

On September 29, 2020, the County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari R. Mase, proclaimed a health emergency due to the hazardous waste on burned properties. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes leftover…

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If my house is undamaged, but in a burned neighborhood, can I live in my house during the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

If my house is undamaged, but in a burned neighborhood, can I live in my house during the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep?

Generally yes. Exclusion zones will be set up as a safety precaution but it is not anticipated that they will impact standing residences.

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Can I be sued by the government agency or contractor that is removing Household Hazardous Waste from my property? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Can I be sued by the government agency or contractor that is removing Household Hazardous Waste from my property?

No. Household Hazardous Waste contractors will be licensed and insured, and their insurance will cover any injuries or damage to equipment that occurs during the Household Hazardous Waste removal process.

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How will I know that the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep process has started and completed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How will I know that the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep process has started and completed?

Once all parcel information is collected, the government agency will produce an interactive map in which property owners can check on the status of their parcel.

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Will we need to be there, or can we be there, during this process? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will we need to be there, or can we be there, during this process?

Owners are not required to be present for the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Sweep. The safety of the general public and workers is a priority during HHW Sweep. To prevent…

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What if I want to hire someone to remove my own Household Hazardous Waste and opt out of the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What if I want to hire someone to remove my own Household Hazardous Waste and opt out of the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep?

The County’s emergency ordinance requires a mandatory hazardous waste inspection on all properties.

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How much will Household Hazardous Waste Sweep cost? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How much will Household Hazardous Waste Sweep cost?

There is no cost to property owners for the Household Hazardous Waste Removal.

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Will the Government Agency be removing fire debris as part of the Household Hazardous Waste sweep? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will the Government Agency be removing fire debris as part of the Household Hazardous Waste sweep?

No.  The removal during the Household Hazardous Waste sweep will be limited. Fire debris removal for the purpose of clean-up and rebuild is a separate process.

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Will all hazardous waste be removed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will all hazardous waste be removed?

The government agency will conduct a rapid sweep, not a comprehensive clean-up. Detected hazardous waste will be removed, but some hazardous waste may be missed or may otherwise require subsequent…

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