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What form is the county requesting I fill out? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What form is the county requesting I fill out?

The county is requesting that at least one of three forms be submitted by every property owner. The following information should assist you in determining which form is appropriate for…

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I heard the county is contacting my insurance company for information. What information is the county requesting from my carrier? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

I heard the county is contacting my insurance company for information. What information is the county requesting from my carrier?

The county will invoice all insurance companies based on cost reports received from CalOES for each individual property, and all property owners will get a copy. In addition, the county…

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What is the difference between a cost report and an invoice? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What is the difference between a cost report and an invoice?

The county will receive a cost report from CalOES that is a breakdown of charges for debris removal per parcel. Based on the information in the cost report, the county…

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If CalOES’s costs exceed my insurance coverage for debris removal, will I be required to pay the difference? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

If CalOES’s costs exceed my insurance coverage for debris removal, will I be required to pay the difference?

No. The only money the county will collect on behalf of the state  government is insurance proceeds designated for debris removal, less any offsetting expenses.

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What is a specified and non-specified policy? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What is a specified and non-specified policy?

You should consult with your insurance carrier to determine these amounts and how and when they are paid (see question #3). Generally, homeowner policies provide debris removal coverage in one…

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How will I know what part of my insurance coverage is available for debris removal? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How will I know what part of my insurance coverage is available for debris removal?

You should work with your insurance company to determine the available insurance funds that are designated for debris removal coverage in your policy. These funds are referred to as “debris…

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What does a duplication of benefits mean? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What does a duplication of benefits mean?

Duplication of benefits refers to assistance from more than one source that is used for the same activity. In this instance, a duplication of benefits would occur if a property…

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What is the county’s role in the debris removal insurance collection process? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What is the county’s role in the debris removal insurance collection process?

In exchange for the State of California assisting the City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma with debris removal following the 2020 wildfires through the government-sponsored debris removal program,…

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Will you be doing this in other Sonoma County Neighborhoods? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will you be doing this in other Sonoma County Neighborhoods?

Absolutely. We hope to continue this Community Evacuation Drill program and will plan additional drills in the future.

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Who is participating in the exercise? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Who is participating in the exercise?

Fitch Mountain Fitch Mountain Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE) City of Healdsburg City of Healdsburg – Police Department City of Healdsburg – Fire Department Cal FIRE American Red…

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