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November 12, 2019 | Office of Recovery and Resiliency

Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment (RESA) Map

View the County of Sonoma’s interactive RESA map to see current structure-specific post-fire damage assessments. Read full story


November 08, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Emergency Medical Services Ordinance Updated

On November 5, 2019 The Sonoma County Board of Supervisorsreceived proposed revisions to the Sonoma County Code Chapter 28, Emergency andPre Hospital Care brought forward by the Sonoma county Department of HealthServices. Read full story


November 06, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Traffic Studies for Winery Events

As part of the County’s winery events work, the County retained a consultant to conduct traffic studies to address capacity and safety issues related to the increased traffic volumes associated with winery events. Read full story


November 06, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Agricultural Loss Survey for 2019 Kincade Fire

The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is conducting an agricultural damage and/or loss survey to determine the extent and nature of losses due to the 2019 Kincade Fire. Read full story


November 05, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Air Quality Health Advisory - Updated

Although containment of the Kincade Fire is progressing and theskies appear clearer, changing weather conditions over the next few days willlead to increased air pollution. Air quality levels are currently within thegood range due to offshore winds and decreasing smoke. Northerly winds near theRanch Fire in Tehama County will allow some smoke to move toward the Bay Area. Read full story


November 04, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Sonoma Reopened on Monday, November 4, 2019

Permit Sonoma's main Permit Center and Resiliency Permit Center reopened to the public on Monday, November 4, 2019.  This includes the resumption of regular inspections in areas that are not under mandatory evacuation and are not in the Kincade Fire burn area.  Additional News and Information Read full story


November 04, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

Resident Experience Survey: Kincade Fire and PG&E De-Energization

The Kincade Fire PG&E Power Shutoff that began October 23, 2019 disrupted communities across Northern California. Read full story


November 01, 2019 | Department of Health Services

Animal Services Updates - November 1, 2019

AnimalServices mission continues to be providing highquality and compassionate care for our community’s domestic animals andlivestock. In the wake of the fires, our work has focused on the rescue,recovery and reunification of animals affected by the fires (and has not been limitedto domestic animals and livestock). Read full story


October 31, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Local Assistance Center to Open in Healdsburg

Residents impacted by the Kincade Fire can access recovery services and resources at the Local Assistance Center (LAC) which will open Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Healdsburg Community Center, 1557 Healdsburg Ave. Read full story


October 31, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Limited County Services November 1, 2019

Most County offices are open for regular operations starting on November 1, 2019, except for those listed at this link. Read full story