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What portion of my homeowner’s policy will the county collect for debris removal? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What portion of my homeowner’s policy will the county collect for debris removal?

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…

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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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What will you accomplish from conducting the exercise? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What will you accomplish from conducting the exercise?

We will strengthen collaboration among response agencies and community partners participating in the exercise planning. After the exercise, residents will be asked to complete a survey so we can learn…

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What systems/procedures are you testing? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What systems/procedures are you testing?

Sonoma County Alert and Warning System (SoCo Alert) to notify residents. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office will also use the Hi-Lo sirens in neighborhoods as part of the exercise.

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Why did you choose these communities for this exercise? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Why did you choose these communities for this exercise?

These communities have a high risk of being impacted by a wildland fire. They have an active, organized community group that help facilitate the exercise planning. The local COPE (Citizens…

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Why do residents need to evacuate in an emergency? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Why do residents need to evacuate in an emergency?

Evacuation helps first responders meet their primary response priority – Life Safety! All other response objectives must wait until the life safety concerns have been mitigated. Life Safety Property Conservation…

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