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January 08, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Kincade Fire Debris Removal Deadline is January 31, 2020

Sonoma County is reminding property owners whose homes or structures were destroyed by the Kincade Fire to submit an application and site work plan for fire debris removal by January 31, 2020 Read full story


January 07, 2020 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Sonoma County Launches Financing Program for Wildfire Safety and Seismic Improvements

The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) is now financing wildfire safety and seismic strengthening for both residential and commercial buildings. Read full story


December 30, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

CountyTakes Swift Actions to Address Homelessness on the Joe Rodota Trail

Following last week’s special Board meeting, County staff has quickly forged ahead to implement the strategic proposal to provide housing, sheltering and services to Joe Rodota Trail occupants. Read full story


December 02, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Tax Relief for Fire Damaged Properties

The County of Sonomaannounced today that Assessor Deva Marie Proto and Tax Collector Erick Roeserare working together with Cal-Fire and other County departments to identify andadjust property tax values for properties damaged by the Kincade Fire. Propertyowners with over $10,000 in damage may be eligible to defer their firstproperty tax installment if they submit an Application for Reassessment ofProperty Damage by Misfortune or Calamity (Calamity Reassessment Applications)to the Assessor no later than December 10, 2019. Read full story


November 20, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Cold Weather Advisory November 20, 2019

Effective Wednesday, November 20, 2019, Sonoma County is issuing a cold weather advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction for temperatures in the 30s overnight in parts of the county that might also be without power. Read full story


November 20, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Aviso Para Clima Frío 20 de noviembre del 2019

A partir del miércoles 20 de noviembre del 2019, el Condado de Sonoma emitirá un aviso de clima frío en respuesta a la predicción del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de que las temperaturas bajaran a los 30 grados Fahrenheit durante la noche y en partes del condado donde podrían haber personas que no tendrán electricidad. Read full story


November 20, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

ColdWeather Warming Centers Open Overnight November 20

The County of Sonoma issued a cold weather advisory as temperatures are predicted to fall into the 30s tonight. For residents without heat due to the power shutoff, an overnight Warming Center will open at 8 p.m., allowing visitors to warm up and charge devices, such as cell phones. Unlike emergency shelters, no cots for sleeping will be provided. Read full story


November 20, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Centro de calefacción abierto la noche del 20 de noviembre

ElCondado de Sonoma anunció que habrá temperaturas bajas que estarán en los 30 gradosFahrenheit esta noche. Para los residentes sin calefacción debido al corte deelectricidad, habrá un Centro de Calefacción que abrirá a las 8 p.m. ypermitirá a los visitantes calentarse y cargar sus dispositivos electrónicos,como teléfonos, etc.  A diferencia de los Centros de Refugio, no habrácamas para dormir en estos lugares. Read full story


November 15, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

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


November 13, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

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