This page is meant to keep Glass Fire survivors of the City of Santa Rosa informed about next steps in the recovery process and to provide access to important resources. Fire survivors that reside within the unincorporated county, should visit socoemergency.org.
The National Weather Service has UPGRADED the High Wind Watch to a WIND ADVISORY for the Bay Area including ALL of Santa Rosa from 7 PM Tuesday (1/26) through 7 AM Wednesday (1/27). Read on...
The meeting is meant for those whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the fire AND for those who live in the impacted area and want to be kept informed on progress during recovery. Read on...
The deadline for fire survivors to apply for the state consolidated fire debris removal program has been extended to February 1, 2021 by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Additional Info...
Recent heavy rain revealed a burned underground storm drain pipe, a result of the Glass Fire, which was discovered by staff in the Skyhawk Open Space area on Monday, Jan. 4. Read on...
The deadline for fire survivors to apply for the state consolidated fire debris removal program has been extended to January 15, 2021 by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Read on...
If your property contains ONLY minor burned debris, you will need to apply for an exemption from Phase 2 debris removal and follow cleanup protocols outlined by the City Read on...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mobile Registration Intake Center at Maria Carrillo High School will be closing December 9th due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. Read on...
Fire survivors & property owners impacted by the Glass, Meyers & Walbridge fires are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting on 12/2 at 5pm to learn more about the Consolidated Debris Removal Program operated by the CA Office of Emergency Services. Read on...
State’s debris removal program set to begin December 1 in Sonoma County. Property owners urged to submit Right of Entry forms as soon as possible. Read on...
Removal of fire-damaged hazard trees from private property, regardless of whether there is a burned structure on the property, can be included with the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program Read on...
With anticipated winter rains, it is critical that property owners in the Glass Fire burn areas, or downhill of burned areas, have preventative measure in place now to prevent ash, debris, and sediment from entering local creeks and waterways. Read on...
Sonoma County Environmental Health and the City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with CalRecycle and Cal OES, will hold a webinar training on Fire Debris Removal for contractors and waste haulers on Nov. 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additional Info...
Right of Entry Form for Phase 2 of State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program now available for Walbridge, Meyers and Glass Fire survivors and is due by 12/15 Read on...
Sonoma, Napa, and Shasta Counties added to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support state’s response to wildfires. Those impacted are now eligible for support, including crisis counseling, housing and unemployment assistance and legal services. Read More
Residents whose homes were destroyed by the LNU or Glass Fires are encouraged to take action to preserve their voting options. Learn about the two options for updating voting information through the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters. Additional Info...
The City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma encourage residents living in and around wildfire burn areas to prepare for the rainy season. Read on...
Residents returning to areas burned in the Glass Fire are asked to visit supply and support stations operated by the County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa to receive critical safety information and equipment. Read on...
Residents affected by the Glass Fire will be able to access recovery services and resources at a Local Assistance Center beginning on Monday, Oct. 5. Read on...
Santa Rosa’s Property Damage Assessment Map for the Glass Fire is now available online. Read on...
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Reentry into Burned Areas
Once it is safe for you to return to your property, it is important that you closely follow reentry protocols. For destroyed properties or those that are substantially burned, this includes following the latest Health Order that requires use of personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks, and that prohibits residents from starting cleanup before receiving permission from the County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services.
Property Tagging
Upon returning to your property you will see one of three different tags posted by the City of Santa Rosa’s Building Department – a Green Tag, a Yellow Tag, or a Red Tag. Depending on how your property is tagged, it will determine if it is habitable or not.
Houses that do not have a tag were NOT inspected and are assumed to be safe, due to no surrounding damaged structures or vegetation. Vegetation may have burned up to the building and did not appear to have caused damage. If damage is suspected or discovered, please follow the guidance available below in the section titled "Steps to Perform a Full Assessment and Necessary Repairs" or download the guidance HERE.
Those tags include:
Green
Safe for Occupancy
Lawful occupancy permitted
Structure is is safe to live in
Yellow
Habitable, Repairs Necessary
Lawful occupancy permitted
Structure is safe to live in; however, the home needs repairs that will require permits from the City
Red
Do Not Enter / Limited Entry
Structure is destroyed or unsafe
Do NOT enter or occupy
Red Tags with “Do Not Enter” mean the occupants may NOT enter the property for any purpose
Red Tags with “Limited Entry” allow the occupants to access the property to search for valuables at THEIR OWN RISK.
