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Wet Weather Percolation and Groundwater Testing Update 2017-2018
Permit Sonoma (PRMD)
Published on April 17, 2018
Wet Weather Percolation and Groundwater Testing information for the 2017-2018 season. The wet weather groundwater testing has closed. The wet weather percolation testing is open until Friday, April 27, 2018. Rainfall totals data and/or testing open dates have been updated as of April 17, 2018.
Notice of Intent to Award Contract
Health Services
Published on April 4, 2018
The Department wishes to thank all of the organizations that submitted a response to this Request for Proposals.
Notice of Intent to Award Contract
Health Services
Published on April 4, 2018
The Department wishes to thank all of the organizations that submitted a response to this Request for Proposals.
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month
Published on March 27, 2018
Nurse-Family Partnership is often cited as THE intervention for preventing child abuse and neglect. From a healthy babies program to crime prevention, Nurse-Family Partnership is validated by research. The level of proven effectiveness demonstrated is unsurpassed in evidence-based home visitation programs. Over the last three decades, there has been a 48% reduction in child abuse and neglect among participants in Nurse-Family Partnership.
Revised Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual
Permit Sonoma (PRMD)
Published on February 27, 2018
Permit Sonoma is releasing, for public review and comment, a revised Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual.
County to Host Sonoma Valley Rebuilding Community Meeting
Published on February 20, 2018
When: February 28, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
The County of Sonoma encourages residents in Sonoma Valley rebuilding from the October 2017 wildfires to bring their questions to a Rebuilding Community Meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. County Supervisor Susan Gorin will host the meeting.
Rebuilding for Efficiency, Comfort, and Resilience
Published on February 16, 2018
Join the Energy and Sustainability Division for a free workshop on Rebuilding for Efficiency. You'll learn about the options, benefits, rebates and incentives and considerations for your design team,
City and County to Host Rebuilding Community Meeting
Published on February 9, 2018
When: February 15, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
The City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma encourage residents rebuilding from the October 2017 wildfires to bring their questions to a Rebuilding Community Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2018.
Rescheduled: Emergency Creek & Private Bridge Permitting Assistance Meeting
Published on January 30, 2018
When: February 22, 2018 from 9:00 – 12:00 PM
Permit Sonoma is hosting another public environmental regulatory permit meeting for owners of private bridges that were damaged in the fires.
Board Considers Vacation Rental Moratorium
Published on January 25, 2018
The Board of Supervisors recently voted to not extend the moratorium on new vacation rental permit applications. Therefore Permit Sonoma can begin accepting Vacation Rental applications again on Monday, February 5, 2018. More Information
Septic System Evaluations for Rebuilding and Temporary Housing for Sonoma Complex Fire
Permit Sonoma (PRMD)
Published on January 18, 2018
Use this document to evaluate the condition and location of septic systems for the purpose of rebuilding structures destroyed by the Sonoma Complex Fire and to determine the capability of septic systems county-wide to support temporary housing.
Historic Preservation Grants Application Deadline Extended to January 16, 2018
Published on January 8, 2018
Apply Now! Applications are now being accepted for Historic Preservation Grants. Grant funds in this category are for the renovation, restoration, and/or preservation of historical resources. The County will award a total of approximately $50,000 this year.
EMS Development and Improvement Workgroup Rescheduled
Health Services
Published on January 5, 2018
The Sonoma County EMS Development and Improvement Workgroup cancelled due to the Sonoma Complex Fires has been rescheduled for February 9, 2018, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.
Map Identifies Areas at Risk of Flooding, Mudflows In Aftermath of Wildfires
Published on December 26, 2017
The devastating October wildfires that swept through Sonoma County created a significant flood risk for people living in and nearby the burned areas until vegetation is restored. In order to help residents assess their risk and prepare for flooding, a post-fire hazard map is now available.
Upcoming Home Energy Workshops
Published on December 21, 2017
Join the Energy and Sustainability Division for a Home Energy Workshop to learn how you can start saving money and live more comfortably now.
Price Gouging After Wildfire Disaster
Published on December 15, 2017
California Penal Code Section 396 generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds, by more than 10 percent, the price of an item before a state or local declaration of emergency. This law applies to those who sell food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, building materials and gasoline. The law also applies to repair or reconstruction services, emergency cleanup services, transportation, freight and storage services, hotel accommodations and rental housing.
County Approves Ordinances to Reduce Sewer Service Charges and allow Temporary Connections for Residents Displaced by the Fires
Published on December 13, 2017
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Water Agency) Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District unanimously approved an ordinance to prorate annual sewer charges for residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the Sonoma Complex Fires in October, 2017.
Vacation Rental Housing Outreach
Published on December 8, 2017
If you are a Vacation Rental owner who has made your home available to fire victims, we thank you for offering a roof to those who no longer have one. If you have been considering making your rental home available to fire victims, we would like to encourage you do so now. Transitioning your vacation rental property to long-term use will not jeopardize your ability to resume operation of your vacation rental in the future. If you are currently or planning to offer your Vacation Rental for long-term use, please fill out the Vacation Rental Housing Recovery Response form.
Fire Damage Property Tax Reassessments Underway for 2017-18
Published on December 7, 2017
Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor William F. Rousseau announced today that property owners with real property damage over $10,000 will start receiving fire damage reassessment notices over the next few weeks. The reassessment notices will be sent out in batches and the Assessor’s Office asks property owners to be patient with the process.
Fire Damage Property Tax Reassessments Underway for 2017-18
Published on December 7, 2017
Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor William F. Rousseau announced today that property owners with real property damage over $10,000 will start receiving fire damage reassessment notices over the next few weeks. The reassessment notices will be sent out in batches and the Assessor’s Office asks property owners to be patient with the process.
The County of Sonoma issued the first cannabis cultivation permit on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017.
Published on December 4, 2017
The County of Sonoma issued the first cannabis cultivation permit on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017.
SOS Fire-related Grants Offered for Low-Income Residents
Published on November 30, 2017
To provide a financial boost for those affected by the Sonoma County fires, the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund (SOS) is offering special assistance grants to low-income residents for up to $3000.
Property Tax Transfer Programs for Fire Victims
Published on November 30, 2017
Sonoma County Clerk Recorder Assessor, William F. Rousseau, announced today that properties with structures that were severely damaged by the Sonoma Complex Fires may be eligible to transfer their property tax base (Prop. 13) to a replacement property.
Request for Proposals – Sonoma Complex Fires Recovery Center
Permit Sonoma (PRMD)
Published on November 22, 2017
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Sonoma Complex Fires Disaster Recovery Center. The County is seeking sealed proposals from responsible, qualified and experienced firms to assist with permitting procedures associated with recovery and rebuilding efforts.
County Disaster CalFresh Benefits Total $1.5 million
Published on November 21, 2017
For low-income Sonoma County residents and families living paycheck to paycheck, the fires left several financial worries in their wake. For more than 2,100 households, immediate help was needed to buy enough food to feed their families.
A Letter from Our Director: Sonoma Complex Fires
Permit Sonoma (PRMD)
Published on November 20, 2017
In the aftermath of the fire, Sonoma County faces an unprecedented need for housing and economic development. Permit Sonoma is changing the way we do business to meet this challenge. Please know this profound loss visited upon our community is not abstract to us. Members of our staff, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors lost their homes and have been displaced by the fire. So it’s personal for us, too. We live with the loss daily and appreciate that effective recovery means doing things better and faster... Read More
Reminder to Submit Private Debris Clean-up Application by Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Published on November 20, 2017
Private Clean-up Application forms for County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa residents, whose properties were destroyed by the wildfires, are due by close of business day on Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Disaster Unemployment Claims Extended to December 18 2017
Published on November 20, 2017
The deadline to claim Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for workers who lost wages or became unemployed due to recent fires has been extended to December 18, 2017, from November 16 by the U.S Department of Labor.
Flood After Fire: The Increased Risk
Published on November 14, 2017
After some of the costliest fires in California’s history, you might not be thinking about buying flood insurance. But, the time to buy flood insurance is now.
Recovery Center Transitions in Santa Rosa
Published on November 13, 2017
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), jointly operated by the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has opened in Santa Rosa to offer residents affected by the devastating October 2017 wildfires a one-stop-shop for disaster assistance.
Summary of November 12, 2017, 1 PM Press Conference
Published on November 13, 2017
This afternoon, the City of Santa Rosa provided an update on their assessment of the city’s storm drain infrastructure that was damaged in the recent fires.
Heightened Risks Related to Incoming Rain in the Fountaingrove Area
Published on November 13, 2017
On Sunday, November 12, 2017 the City of Santa Rosa will host a press conference on the potential impacts of incoming rain in the Fountaingrove area, and provide important information for area residents.
Three Debris Removal Resource Fairs Planned for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Published on November 13, 2017
On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma, in coordination with state and federal partners, will hold three resource fairs focused on debris removal.
Do-Not-Drink and Do-Not-Boil Water Advisory Issued for Two Specific Areas of Fountaingrove
Published on November 10, 2017 at 8:55 PM
The City of Santa Rosa Water Department has issued notices to customers in select areas advising them to stop drinking tap water due to recent damage to the water system resulting from the fires. A total of 13 homes in Fountaingrove received the advisory notice after slightly elevated levels of contaminants were detected in two…
Assessments Underway Following Recent Rains
Published on November 10, 2017 at 8:50 PM
The City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma are encouraging residents to stay alert for landslides, sinkholes, and other rain-related issues, particularly in the fire impact areas. While these warnings are typically issued during winter rain events, there are increased risks in burn areas due to high debris levels, damaged infrastructure, and missing vegetation, so enhanced awareness is critical…
Two Debris Removal Resource Fairs Planned This Weekend
Published on November 9, 2017 at 5:15 PM
This weekend, the City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma, in coordination with state and federal partners, will hold two resource fairs focused on debris removal.
Local Assistance Centers Transitioning to Disaster Recovery Centers
Published on November 9, 2017 at 5:00 PM
The County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa in partnership with FEMA are transitioning both Local Assistance Centers (LACs) located in downtown Santa Rosa and Sonoma Valley to Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on November 12, 2017.
Fraudsters Impersonating EPA, Calling Citizens
Published on November 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM
The U.S. EPA has been alerted that people affected by the Northern California fires may be receiving fraudulent calls from individuals posing as U.S. EPA staff and asking for financial information or offering grant awards.
Asbestos Mitigated in Journey’s End Mobile Home Park
Published on November 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Today, the City of Santa Rosa has lifted the access restriction to Journey’s End Mobile Home Park, located at 3575 Mendocino Avenue, now that the previously-found asbestos has been mitigated.
Preparedness for Rain After Wildfires
Published on November 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM
In preparation for anticipated rain this winter, people who live in burned areas, or downhill of burned areas, should be aware of increased risks.
Debris Removal Right of Entry Form Deadline, November 13, 2017
Published on November 4, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Sonoma County residents whose properties were destroyed by the wildfires have the ability to access the government operated Sonoma County Consolidated Debris Fire Removal Program to ensure that their property is left free of hazardous waste and debris. Residential property owners must submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form by close of business on November 13, 2017, in order to participate in the Program.
Fecha limite 13 de noviembre, Formulario de Derecho de Entrenada para le Eliminación de Escombros
Published on November 4, 2017 at 1:28 PM
Los residentes del Condado de Sonoma cuyas propiedades fueron destruidas por los incendios tienen la capacidad de acceder al Programa Consolidado de Eliminación de Escombros Incendios del Condado de Sonoma (Programa) para garantizar que sus propiedades queden libres de desechos y escombros peligrosos.
FEMA Temporary Housing Units Coming to Sonoma County Fairgrounds to House Fire Victims
Published on November 3, 2017 at 6:00 PM
The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa are working with state and federal partners to provide safe, immediate, transitional, and long-term housing to assist residents who were displaced by the recent tragic fires and stabilize the immediate housing crisis faced by residents.
Unidades Temporales de Vivienda de FEMA Llegarán a los Terrenos de La Feria del Condado de Sonoma para Albergar a las Víctimas de Incendios
Published on November 3, 2017 at 5:58 PM
El Condado de Sonoma y la Ciudad de Santa Rosa están trabajando con socios estatales y federales para proporcionar viviendas seguras, inmediatas, de transición y de largo plazo para ayudar a los residentes que fueron desplazados por los recientes incendios y estabilizar la crisis inmediata de
viviendas que enfrentan los residentes.
Roseland Annexation Complete
Permit Sonoma (PRMD)
Published on November 3, 2017
On November 1, 2017, the annexation of the Roseland Area into the City of Santa Rosa was completed. Sonoma County staff are coordinating with City staff to make the transition from County to City services as smooth as possible for the Roseland community.
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Business Recovery Center Opens at the Economic Development Board Offices
Published on November 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a Business Recovery Center at the Sonoma County Economic Development Board on November 2, 2017.
Centro de Recuperación de Negocios se abre en las oficinas de la Junta de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Sonoma
Published on November 1, 2017 at 6:50 PM
La Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de Los EE. UU. abrirá un Centro de Recuperación de Negocios el 2 de noviembre del 2017.
Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Appraisers Conducting Assessments in Fire Affected Areas
Published on November 1, 2017 at 3:55 PM
Beginning Monday, November 6, 2017 the Sonoma County Assessor’s office will send teams of two appraisers to the affected fire areas to inspect fire damaged properties.
Evaluadores de las officinas del Secretario-Registrador-Asesor realizan evaluaciones en áreas afectadas por incendios
Published on November 1, 2017 at 3:50 PM
A partir del lunes, 6 de noviembre de 2017, la Oficina del Asesor del Condado de Sonoma enviará equipos de dos tasadores a las áreas afectadas por los incendios para inspeccionar las propiedades dañadas por el fuego.
Numerosas agencias locales actúan para prevenir las inundaciones y la polución consecuentes a los incendios
Published on October 31, 2017
Al acercarse la temporada de las lluvias, numerosas agencias estatales, regionales y locales se están preparando para los impactos potenciales de los recientes incendios forestales en las comunidades urbanas y rurales.