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¿Se contaminaría los peces y la vida silvestre con cenizas tóxicas? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

¿Se contaminaría los peces y la vida silvestre con cenizas tóxicas?

Los peces y otros animales salvajes pueden verse afectados negativamente por las cenizas tóxicas que ingresan a los cursos de agua. Puede ayudar colocando barbas de paja, fardos de heno…

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¿Me enferman las toxinas del ambiente? ¿Hay síntomas que tomar en cuenta? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

¿Me enferman las toxinas del ambiente? ¿Hay síntomas que tomar en cuenta?

Las ceniza de fuego contiene partículas microscópicas (polvo, suciedad, hollín) que se pueden depositar en superficies interiores y exteriores y también se pueden inhalar si la ceniza se transporta por…

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¿Pueden las cenizas en el agua dañar a los animales y al ganado? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

¿Pueden las cenizas en el agua dañar a los animales y al ganado?

Después de un incendio, el material transportado por el viento, como la ceniza y el suelo de los potreros con una cobertura de suelo inadecuada, puede ir a dar en…

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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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In burned areas, what are the risks of mud and debris flows? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

In burned areas, what are the risks of mud and debris flows?

Increased rain runoff in burned areas can cause mud and debris flows. Multiple, federal, state, and local agencies are taking action to protect our watershed and prevent flooding, this includes: In…

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What can I do to report flooding or debris issues? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What can I do to report flooding or debris issues?

If you see something (flooding, mud and debris flows), say something – call 911. Monitor your surroundings and have an emergency plan in place. Stay informed: Listen to local radio stations,…

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Will rains help wash away the toxins? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will rains help wash away the toxins?

Rainfall will cause toxic ash to enter local waterways, which can be harmful to fish and other wildlife. You can help by placing straw wattles, hay bales, and mulch around…

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Will fish and wildlife be contaminated by toxic ash? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will fish and wildlife be contaminated by toxic ash?

Fish and other wildlife can be negatively impacted by toxic ash entering waterways. You can help by placing straw wattles, hay bales, and mulch around burned areas on your property…

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Will the toxins in the environment make me sick? Are there symptoms to be aware of? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will the toxins in the environment make me sick? Are there symptoms to be aware of?

Fire ash contains microscopic particles (dust, dirt, soot) that can be deposited on indoor and outdoor surfaces and can also be inhaled if the ash becomes airborne. Unless tested, the…

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