SANTA ROSA, CA — The County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa in partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have committed to addressing over excavation issues that occurred as a result of the government-sponsored debris removal program after the October 2017 wildfires. Cal OES will work in coordination...
Local, state and federal officials have announced that debris operations in all Northern California counties impacted by the October 2017 fires is nearly complete. As part of the completion process the last day to call the Wildfire Debris Information Line with new inquiries or issues is May 16, 2018. The information line for debris removal operations began...
SACRAMENTO – In the face of the worst wildfires in California’s history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an executive order to combat dangerous tree mortality, increase the ability of our forests to capture carbon and systematically improve forest management. “Devastating forest fires are a profound challenge to California,” said Governor Brown. “I intend to...
Santa Rosa -- State, federal and local officials today announced the completion of major debris removal operations on more than 4,500 parcels across four counties associated with the October 2017 wildfires – the largest disaster debris removal operation since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake – and expect to conclude operations within the coming days. The California Governor’s...
Sonoma County launched the California HOPE program to provide outreach and counseling to those emotionally impacted by the Sonoma Complex Fires in October 2017. California HOPE is a federally funded program that can send crisis counselors to meet people wherever they are (at home, school, business, etc.) to provide crisis counseling, resource navigation, and disaster...
Santa Rosa -- In an unprecedented show of collaboration between agencies, Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), the public electricity provider for Sonoma and Mendocino counties, is partnering with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to offer up to $17,500 in incentives for property...
Advanced Energy Rebuild Incentives Receive up to $17,500 in incentives for including energy efficient features and equipment, renewable energy systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and water-efficient landscaping in your design. Sonoma Clean Power, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and Bay Area Air Quality Management District have joined efforts to help homeowners impacted by the 2017...
Below are two ways to report potential environmental problems in the burn areas to the state, which will make sure the appropriate local or regional agency is notified. For a potential water pollution event impacting creeks, streams or wildlife, call California Office of Emergency Services at 800-852-7550. If someone wants to report a fish and wildlife violation...
Santa Rosa, CA – Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced Monday that Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. issued an Executive Order on Friday extending the protections against Price Gouging under Penal Code Section 396 through and including December 4, 2018. A prior Executive Order issued by the Governor had extended the protections through April...
A multi-agency analysis of the October 2017 fire damage found that properties located within fire burn areas may be at risk for flash floods, mudflows and debris flows. To familiarize yourself with the potential hazards associated with the burned areas please view the Post-Fire Hazard Assessment Map.
A series of rain and stream flow gauges have been installed within and downstream of the areas burned by the devastating October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The gauge installations enhance Sonoma County’s ability to monitor...
SANTA ROSA – A series of rain and stream flow gauges have been installed within and downstream of the areas burned by the devastating October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The gauge installations enhance Sonoma...
PG&E crews will begin building new underground electric and gas utilities in the Coffey Park neighborhood beginning Monday, April 2. Much of the underground electrical equipment in the Coffey Park area, such as cables and transformers, was destroyed during the fire due to high temperatures and needs to be completely replaced, along with approximately 13...
The Santa Rosa Parks Foundation, in coordination with the City of Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Department, has stepped up to lead fundraising efforts to help rebuild and rehabilitate City parks that were damaged in the October 2017 wildfires. The Parks Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, will head fundraising efforts and serve as the single...
Sonoma County Department of Health Services - Behavioral Health Division provides resources for people and their loved ones that are experiencing depression and/or thoughts of suicide. The North Bay Suicide Prevention hotline is a toll-free, confidential 24/7 suicide prevention hotline (1-855-587-6373) that will connect you a trained crisis counselor. Get Help Now If you or...
Seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) children and adolescents to age 18 are served by a system of care that includes Sonoma County staff working in partnership with Schools, the Valley of the Moon children's home, juvenile health services at Los Guilicos, and community partners. Services include: Wrap-around services for children age 5 to 12 years old...
Sonoma County's mental health programs serve seriously ill adults age 18 and older throughout Sonoma County. Services are provided by County staff, community health centers, and a network of contracted personnel. Services include: Assessment, stabilization, and triage services for clients experiencing several mental illness Case management Consultation to skilled nursing facilities Facility-based extended treatment Housing assistance...
Sonoma County Behavioral Health (SCBH) provides a wide range of mental health services for county residents. Sonoma County Department of Health Services - Behavioral Health Division developed a comprehensive response to crisis that may occur in the community. The components include: Mobile Support Team (MST) Crisis Assessment, Prevention and Education Team for Transitional Age Youth...
United Policyholders (UP) is seeking the help of survivors of the October 2017 wildfires to track insurance progress and problems related to the North Bay wildfire recovery. The information UP collects through this survey will help the non-profit organization and its local partners support the community during the long term recovery. Take the survey now. The...
