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…
read moreYes, 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…
read moreIf 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…
read moreCal 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…
read moreThe 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…
read moreNo. 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…
read moreOn 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…
read moreNo. 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…
read moreOnce all parcel information is collected, the State’s completion will be tracked on an interactive map in which property owners can check on the status of their parcel.
read moreOwners are not required to be present for the Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Sweep. The safety of the general public and workers is a priority. To prevent safety…
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