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November 07, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

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


November 07, 2019 | Department of Human Services

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


November 07, 2019 | Department of Human Services

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


November 06, 2019 | Natural Resources

New groundwater monitoring wells will provide‘picture’ of underground water connections

During the months of October and November, up to 21groundwater monitoring wells will be drilled near Sonoma County creeks toprovide new information to managers and the public on the link betweengroundwater and stream flows. Read full story


November 05, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

El Condado realiza evaluaciones iniciales de daños

Permiso Sonoma está realizando evaluaciones iniciales de daños en un stimado de 59 edificios dañados por el Incendio Kincade. Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment, también conocida como RESA, permite a las personas habitar y usar hogares y negocios seguros, y garantiza que las personas tengan prohibido ingresar a estructuras inseguras. Read full story


November 05, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Household HazardousWaste Removal Process to Begin for Properties Impacted by the Kincade Fire

The County of Sonomawill conduct an initial Household Hazardous Waste sweep on properties impactedby the Kincade Fire to protect the public and the environment. Read full story


November 05, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Comienza el Proceso de Extracción de Desechos Caseros Tóxicos en Propiedades Afectadas por el Incendio Kincade

El Condado de Sonoma llevará a cabo un proceso inicial de extracción de Desechos Caseros Tóxicos en propiedades impactadas por el Incendio Kincade con el fin de proteger al público y el medio ambiente. Read full story


November 05, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Conducts Initial Damage Assessments

Permit Sonoma is conducting initial damage assessments on an estimated 59 buildings damaged by the Kincade Fire. Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment, also known as RESA, allows people to inhabit and use safe homes and businesses, and ensures that people are prohibited from entering unsafe structures. Read full story


November 04, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Media Availability at Local Assistance Center on Monday,November 4, 2019

The County of Sonomainvites interested media partners to visit the Kincade Fire Recovery LocalAssistance Center (LAC) on Monday, November 4, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Read full story


November 04, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Las Oficinas de el Condado de Sonoma Y Centro de Asistencia Local Abrirán el Lunes 4 de Noviembre

El Condado de Sonoma invita a los medios de comunicación a visitar El Centro de Asistencia Local para Recuperación del Incendio Kincade el lunes, 4 de noviembre de 10:00am a 11:00am. Read full story