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Fire Debris Removal Deadlines and TrainingAnnounced
The County of Sonoma has established deadlines for property ownersto clear Kincade Fire debris following completion of the county sponsoredHousehold Hazardous Waste sweep. Property owners must submit a debris removalapplication form and site work plan by January 31, 2020. All components ofdebris removal, including soil testing, must be completed by May 15, 2020. Read full story
Kincade Fire Rebuilds
In response to the Kincade Fire County leadership recognized the need for swift action so property owners could start the rebuilding process as quickly as possible. Important elements include debris cleanup, expedited permitting processes, and additional services for fire survivors. Read full story
Community Meeting for Property OwnersImpacted by Kincade Fire
Community members with damaged or destroyed properties fromthe Kincade Fire are invited to attend a community meeting and insuranceworkshop on Saturday to receive assistance and support to help recover andrebuild. Read full story
Sonoma County Updates Emergency Medical Services Ordinance
Today the Board of Supervisors held a final reading for approved revisions to the Sonoma County Code Chapter 28, Emergency and Pre-hospital Care for emergency medical services brought forward by the Department of Health Services (DHS). Read full story
County toBegin Property Clean-up Process after Kincade Fire
The County of Sonoma is providing additional information as a two-step process starts to assist property owners in removing hazardous waste and fire debris in properties destroyed by the Kincade Fire. The Kincade Fire destroyed 374 structures, 174 of which are residences, and damaged an additional 60 structures, 34 of which are residences. Read full story
Second Edition of Summary Measures ofHealth Report Now Available
The Department of Health Services (DHS) has published the second edition of the Sonoma County Summary Measures of Health report. Read full story
Board Adopts Urgent Ordinance to Provide Housing Solutions for Kincade Survivors
On November 5, 2019, the Sonoma County Board ofSupervisors took action to meet the urgent housing needs of Kincade Firesurvivors. The Kincaid Fire destroyed or damaged 434 structures, 209 of which areresidential. In response to this fire, the Board of Supervisors adopted theUrgency Ordinance to add a new code, Kincade Fire Disaster Recovery (Chapter40A), to Sonoma County Code. Read full story
Juntaadopta ordenanza urgente para proporcionar soluciones de alojamiento parasobrevivientes de Kincade
El 5 de noviembre de 2019, la Junta deSupervisores del Condado de Sonoma tomó medidas para satisfacer las necesidadesurgentes de vivienda de los sobrevivientes de incendios de Kincade. El incendioKincaid destruyó o dañó 434 estructuras, 209 de las cuales son residenciales. Read full story
Family, Youth and Children's Services Division Director, Foster Parents and Social Worker Honored
Sonoma County Family, Youth and Children’s Services (FYC) Division Director Nick Honey was named Outstanding Director, LCSW Juana Marquez was named Outstanding Social Worker, and Michelle and Brandon Kelsey were named Outstanding Foster Parents of the Year by the California Department of Social Services. Read full story
Human Services Department Director Karen Fies named to Governor’s Master Plan on Aging Subcommittee
Sonoma County Human Services Director Karen Fies has been named to the Long-Term Services and Supports Subcommittee for California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Master Plan for Aging. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story