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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


October 31, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Se Abrirá un Centro de Asistencia Local en el Centro de Healdsburg

Los residentes afectados por el Incendio Kincade pueden acceder a los servicios y recursos de recuperación en el Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC) que abrirá el lunes 4 de noviembre de 2019 en el Centro Comunitario de Healdsburg, 1557 Healdsburg Ave. Read full story


October 25, 2019 | Department of Emergency Management

Power Shutoff Update October 25, 2019

PG&E began restoring power toSonoma County yesterday afternoon, October 24. As of 10 pm last night, PG&Erestored power to 81% of the customers impacted in Sonoma County by the October23 power shutoff. PG&E is projecting 100% power restoration to areas ofSonoma County impacted by the power shutoff by today (10/25)at 7 pm. Due todamage and needed repairs, particularly in and around the footprint of theKincade Fire, some areas of the County will experience delays in restoration. Read full story


October 25, 2019 | County of Sonoma

Temporary Emergency Housing Ordinance Extended to December 31, 2021

On October 10, 2019, the Board of Supervisors voted to extend the Temporary Emergency Housing Ordinance related to the 2017 Complex Fires. The ordinance was originally scheduled to expire December 31, 2019, but will now be extended until December 31, 2021. With this extension, temporary recreational vehicles and manufactured homes will continue to be permitted for temporary emergency housing through December 31, 2021. Conditions of the permit require that a final inspection be requested prior to that date, confirming that the structure(s) have been removed by December 31, 2021. Read full story


October 24, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Smoke Health Advisory

Due to the Kincade Fire, there may be parts of northern Sonoma County where air quality conditions are UNHEALTHY. Changing wind patterns and pending fire conditions are making air quality unpredictable. We are hopeful that air quality conditions will improve after the weather changes. This health advisory will remain in effect, until the air quality significantly and consistently improves. Read full story