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Will the County remove dead and fire-damaged trees inside the fire zone? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will the County remove dead and fire-damaged trees inside the fire zone?

County Transportation and Public Works (TPW) vegetation specialists and certified arborists, in partnership with Cal Fire and PG&E foresters, will evaluate and remove burned trees that are an imminent threat…

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Does my property qualify for an exemption from the debris removal requirements? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Does my property qualify for an exemption from the debris removal requirements?

No property is exempt from the Household Hazardous Sweeps (Phase 1) Hazardous Waste Sweep. Your property may qualify for an exemption from Phase 2 of debris removal if the only…

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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, and how should I conduct soil testing? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will soil testing be required, 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…

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Where can I get a list of qualified contractors to hire? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Where can I get a list of qualified contractors to hire?

The Household Hazardous Sweeps (Phase 1) will be performed by the government using certified contractors. For Phase 2 debris removal, property owners can contact the California State Licensing Board to…

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When can my destroyed vehicle be removed? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

When can my destroyed vehicle be removed?

If a property owner or their insurance company must remove a burned vehicle from their property, they can do so after the Household Hazardous Waste Sweep (Phase 1) has been…

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What should I do if my property was not damaged in fire, but near structures that burned? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What should I do if my property was not damaged in fire, but near structures that burned?

If your property is near a burned structure, but was not damaged please call your insurance company to follow up on what if any assessment you may need to take.…

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What are the stages of debris removal? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What are the stages of debris removal?

Debris removal is broken down into two phases.  Phase 1 is the removal of household hazardous waste (HHW) for materials that may pose a threat to human health, animals, and…

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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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