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Who placed the signs on my destroyed/damaged property? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Who placed the signs on my destroyed/damaged property?

Do Not Disturb Ash: The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa placed signs on each fire-damaged/destroyed property to caution property owners not to dig, dispose, or remove debris…

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

Can I begin removing my 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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What are property owner responsibilities for protecting ash and debris runoff? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What are property owner responsibilities for protecting ash and debris runoff?

As property owners begin the process of clean-up and rebuilding following the fires, it is the responsibility of the property owner to control storm runoff. Property owners and contractors on…

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What can property owners do to prevent erosion? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What can property owners do to prevent erosion?

The goal this winter is to prevent ash and debris from entering the waterways. You can help by taking simple steps by placing straw wattles, hay bales, and mulch around…

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What can rural and/or hillside property owners do to prevent erosion? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What can rural and/or hillside property owners do to prevent erosion?

Review this information on preparing for a potential landslide. Watch for unusual movement of water, land, and debris during or after rain. Have an emergency plan and leave your property…

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

What is a Government-Sponsored Debris Removal Program?

In some instances, the State or Federal governments may conduct a Phase 2 Debris Removal Program. The government will contract with debris haulers to remove the structural debris from your…

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

Will there be a government run 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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Will there be road closures or traffic impacts due to hazard tree removal? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will there be road closures or traffic impacts due to hazard tree removal?

Limited closures with reduced lanes and traffic control on site are possible so that crews can safely and efficiently move through the burn area. Please observe all road restrictions and…

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Will all burned trees be removed within the right-of-way inside the burn area? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will all burned trees be removed within the right-of-way inside the burn area?

Government agency crews and contractors will remove all fire-damaged trees within the public right-of-way that present an imminent risk to public safety and roadways. All trees categorized as “Moderate” risk…

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