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What is a Government-Sponsored Debris Removal Program? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What is a Government-Sponsored Debris Removal Program?

In some instances, the State or Federal governments may conduct a Phase 2 Debris Removal Program. The government will contract with debris haulers to remove the structural debris from your…

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Will there be a government run Phase 2 Debris Removal Program? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will there be a government run Phase 2 Debris Removal Program?

The 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…

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Will there be road closures or traffic impacts due to hazard tree removal? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will there be road closures or traffic impacts due to hazard tree removal?

Limited closures with reduced lanes and traffic control on site are possible so that crews can safely and efficiently move through the burn area. Please observe all road restrictions and…

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Will all burned trees be removed within the right-of-way inside the burn area? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will all burned trees be removed within the right-of-way inside the burn area?

Government agency crews and contractors will remove all fire-damaged trees within the public right-of-way that present an imminent risk to public safety and roadways. All trees categorized as “Moderate” risk…

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Will the County remove dead and fire-damaged trees inside the fire zone? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will the County remove dead and fire-damaged trees inside the fire zone?

County Transportation and Public Works (TPW) vegetation specialists and certified arborists, in partnership with Cal Fire and PG&E foresters, will evaluate and remove burned trees that are an imminent threat…

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What are property owner responsibilities for protecting ash and debris runoff? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What are property owner responsibilities for protecting ash and debris runoff?

As property owners begin the process of clean-up and rebuilding following the fires, it is your responsibility to control storm runoff. Property owners and contractors on burned lots and rebuild…

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Does my property qualify for an exemption from the debris removal requirements? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Does my property qualify for an exemption from the debris removal requirements?

No property is exempt from the Household Hazardous Sweeps (Phase 1) Hazardous Waste Sweep. Your property may qualify for an exemption from Phase 2 of debris removal if the only…

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What if I have a Septic System and/or Water Well? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What if I have a Septic System and/or Water Well?

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…

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Will soil testing be required, and how should I conduct soil testing? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will soil testing be required, and how should I conduct soil testing?

Yes, 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…

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Where can I get a list of qualified contractors to hire? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Where can I get a list of qualified contractors to hire?

The Household Hazardous Sweeps (Phase 1) will be performed by the government using certified contractors. For Phase 2 debris removal, property owners can contact the California State Licensing Board to…

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