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If my house is undamaged, but in a burned neighborhood, can I live in my house during the Phase 1 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 Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Sweep?

Generally, yes. For Phase 1, 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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What is being done to address hazardous burned trees in the fire-impacted areas? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What is being done to address hazardous burned trees in the fire-impacted areas?

City/County Hazardous Tree Removal in Public Right of Way in Fire-Impacted Areas Cal-Trans, County of Sonoma, and City of Santa Rosa crews and/or their contractors are assessing fire-damaged trees within…

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

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

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

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

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

No. The State’s Household Hazardous Waste contractors will be licensed and insured, and their insurance will cover any injuries to their employees or damage to equipment that occurs during the…

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