Office of Recovery and Resiliency

Debris Insurance Collection from 2017 Fires Begins

Sonoma County is now collecting insurance funds for Sonoma Complex Fires debris removal.

Many fire survivors have received copies of invoices sent to their insurance company for the Government-Sponsored Debris Removal work by FEMA.

Property owners are NOT responsible for the full amount of the invoice.

The only money that should be turned over to the County is insurance proceeds designated for debris removal, less any reimbursable expenses property owners may have for additional debris removal or for repairs to property caused by the debris removal process.

Learn more about the Debris Insurance Collection.

Engaging the Whole Community

This short video highlights how the County of Sonoma is engaging the community in recovery and resiliency efforts.

Recovery Updates, Activities and Progress

The Board of Supervisors have approved the Recovery and Resiliency Framework to serve as a vision and approach for how Sonoma County will recover and emerge more resilient from the October 2017 wildfires.

Latest News

Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment (RESA) Map
Published on November 12, 2019
View the County of Sonoma’s interactive RESA map to see current structure-specific post-fire damage assessments.
Supervisors approve Recovery and Resiliency Framework, create Recovery Ad Hoc Committee
Published on December 11, 2018
Supervisors approve Recovery and Resiliency Framework and create Recovery Ad Hoc Committee.
Renewal Enterprise District joint powers agreement
Published on December 11, 2018
Update on recovery efforts including Renewal Enterprise District joint powers agreement.
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Press Releases

Continued Risk of Flooding and Mud, Debris Flows from 2017 Wildfires
Published on September 27, 2019
The City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma continue to encourage residents living in and around the areas burned by the Sonoma Complex Fires to prepare their property for the rainy season and remain alert for possible threats from intense winter storms.
Debris Insurance Collection from 2017 Fires Begins
Published on September 25, 2019
Many Sonoma County property owners utilized the Government-Sponsored Debris Removal Program (Program) to clear debris after the devastating Sonoma Complex Fires. The Program was administered and paid for by FEMA and CalOES.
Sonoma County Declares Climate Emergency
Published on September 17, 2019
Today, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors formally joined cities, counties, and countries across the world in declaring a climate emergency, establishing this issue as a top priority. Over 1,000 local governments representing 219 million people in 19 countries have issued resolutions to solidify their commitment to mobilizing an emergency response commensurate with the scale of the climate cris
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