If CalOES’s costs exceed my insurance coverage for debris removal, will I be required to pay the difference?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
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.
What portion of my homeowner’s policy will the county collect for debris removal?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
It depends how funds designated for debris removal are handled in your policy. You should consult with your insurance carrier to determine these amounts and how and when they are…
How will I know what part of my insurance coverage is available for debris removal?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
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…
What does a duplication of benefits mean?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
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…
What is the county’s role in the debris removal insurance collection process?http://socotestpsa.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socotestpsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
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,…