Rebuild Northbay Foundation

Community Resiliency Day!

Mental Health Resources + Hotlines

Red Flag warnings and current fires can trigger stress and trauma in fire-affected residents, their neighbors, and loved ones. We've gathered a variety of links and phone numbers that will connect you with general post-disaster coping and counseling help.  

‘Without them it couldn’t happen:’ North Bay's Latino workforce a crucial part of local construction crews

“Without them it couldn’t happen,” said John Allen, chief operations officer and vice president of APM Homes of Santa Rosa. He compares the outsized role Latino construction workers play in the rebuild to the critical part they play in the state’s agricultural industry. “In this case, the crop that we’re harvesting is hope, resiliency and love. It’s a labor of love,' he said."

Sonoma County's Latino business owners face upheaval in wake of 2017 wildfires

"Some, like ice cream entrepreneur Griselda Benítez, would lose their businesses to the wildfires, consumed directly by the flames or the economic dislocation that followed. Others, like the owners of Lupe’s Diner in Windsor and the Tipsy Taco & Cantina in Santa Rosa, found themselves fighting to keep their businesses running while also figuring out how to rebuild a home."

Block Captains: Organizing for Recovery and Rebuilding After Fires

Information about how to get involved with the Block Captains Program in Sonoma County. In their roles as block captains, individuals meet weekly to share rebuilding questions, resources, and needs specific to their community. At these meetings, they learn from builders, surveyors, soils engineers, utilities and other community stakeholders. Block captains report out updates and information to their community.

Block Captains

Learn more about the voluntary Block Captain system & how to get involved with a variety of neighborhood groups.

‘This Community Might Be Small, But We Look Out for Each Other:’ Glen Ellen and Kenwood Bounce Back After Fires

“The fire challenged this community to its core and we came out with a renewed sense of unity and purpose. Instead of running away and fending for themselves, everyone stayed and fought for what we always knew we had—together.”

PG&E Medical Baseline Allowance

Medical Baseline is a financial assistance program for residential customers that have special energy needs due to certain qualifying medical conditions. Follow the "Read More" link below to find out if you're eligible for the program.

Living with Fire Symposium Resources

A compilation of resources from Pepperwood Preserve's Living with Fire in California’s Coast Ranges Symposium. The symposium brought together more than 400 participants, including members of the general public, scientific community, private sector, natural resource and fire safety agencies, and non-profit organizations. 

Debbie Mason: We can't go back to life before the wildfires, but we can build a new normal

From the incredible Debbie Mason: "My work seems never ending to help people heal. Yet, this quote by Robert Ingersoll, 'We rise by lifting others' keeps me going even when I am weary from overwork, because the needs of others are so great."

Alicia Hardy: Wildfires make Napa County aware of our shared vulnerability

"I remember the constant burning feeling in my throat and dull headache that came equally from inhaling ash and exhaustion ... I also remember feeling inspired and proud of my staff, my community partners, leaders and individuals who stepped up and did whatever was needed to keep each other safe."

Karissa Kruse: "I lost my house and some hair in the wildfire, but I found love -- and a Porsche"

"So how have I really changed over the past 12 months? I am repurchasing less, but better. I no longer like clutter. I unabashedly hug people. I give people the benefit of the doubt who cut me off on the 101 or in line. I try to smile a lot more."

Diane Dillion: How Napa County is overcoming sense of uncertainty after the October 2017 wildfires

Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon on what she learned from the October Fires and how Napa is moving forward.

Why This Town Is Rebuilding One Year After a Destructive Wildfire—Knowing Another Fire Will Likely Come

"Like many of her neighbors, Woods, the teacher, barely knew anyone in Coffey Park until her house burned down. But now, the blueprints for her new home have a new addition: a front porch. “If I’m not entertaining people in my backyard,” Woods says of her plans, “I’ll be sitting on my porch talking to our neighbors.”

Volunteer Opportunities in the North Bay

Get involved! Click here to explore a variety of volunteering opportunities in the North Bay region.

Community Foundations in your area

Explore these links to find the Community Foundation in your area.

Animal Shelters for the North Bay

Click here to find a complete list of animal shelters located in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa Counties.

Nixle & Emergency Alerts: Sign-up!

Be prepared when disaster strikes! Visit this page to find a variety of County-specific Emergency Alert Services.

Agricultural Recovery Guide

A variety of State and Federal Resources for Agricultural-based businesses recovering from a disaster.

Mendocino County Police Departments

Mendocino County Police Services: Links + Contact Info

Lake County Police Departments

Lake County Police Services: Links + Contact Info

Sonoma County Police Departments

Sonoma County Police Services: Links + Contact Info

Napa County Police Departments

Napa County Police Services: Links + Contact Information

Sonoma County Fire Departments

Links + Contact Info for ALL Sonoma County Fire Depts

Napa County Fire Deptartments

Links + Contact Info for ALL Napa County Fire Depts

Mendocino County Fire Departments

Links + Contact Info for ALL Mendocino County Fire Depts

Lake County Fire Departments

Links + Contact Info for ALL Lake County Fire Depts

More State and Federal Resources

When disaster strikes, information and resources from public agencies is critical. Visit these official pages to find out how to get help, what to expect, and get updates.

Federal

Links to our Federal leadership & additional Federal resources.

State of California

A variety of links & additional information about our State of California leadership.

Local Government

Links to local government leadership & agencies for Residents of Lake, Napa, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties.

North Valley Animal Disaster Group Homepage

To work jointly with public and private agencies and organizations in the North Valley to promote the safety and well-being of all domestic animals and farm animals, including wildlife, affected by a disaster with emergency temporary sheltering, evacuation, medical care, identification for reuniting animals with their owners or adopting into good, suitable permanent homes.

Disaster Response

IFAW leads, funds and provides assistance to animal rescue groups to assess disaster situations, formulate plans, and take action. We provide food, equipment, medical supplies, and emergency expertise to help rescue, provide care, and when safe to do so, reunify pets with their families and/or return wildlife to the wild.

Pets and Disasters

We always need to be prepared to take care of our animals, especially during disasters such as fire, flood, or other emergencies. This page will detail what you can do to ensure your pets safety.

California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) Information

Want to do something that saves lives, feels good and helps your community? Then Volunteer to help animals when disasters strike in California!

Disaster Planning Tips for your Cat (or Dog)

Article detailing the Best Practices for helping your pet prepare and survive a disaster.

Condición de ciudadanía y elegibilidad para asistencia pordesastre

Spanish document detailing who is elibigle for disaster assistance according to their citizenship status

Geyserville Fire Department

Geyserville fire homepage

Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Homepage for Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Sonoma County Data of Emergency Shelters

Interactive Data from Sonoma County with various types of emergency shelters that could/will be activated in the event of a disaster

Sonoma County Government Homepage

Find any and all Sonoma County Government resources and Weblinks.

Napa County Government Homepage

Find any and all Napa County Government resources and Weblinks.

Mendocino County Government Homepage

Find any and all Mendocino County Government resources and Weblinks.

Lake County Government Homepage

Find any and all Lake County Government resources and Weblinks.

Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness

Self-taught course from FEMA EMI. This course is intended to help animal owners, care providers, and industries to understand incident management.

Animals in Disasters: Community Planning

Self-taught course from FEMA EMI. This course provides information for groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their owners, and the animal-care industries in disasters.

National Weather Service

Provides weather information and warnings for the United States.

California Department of Food and Agriculture Homepage

Provides information about CDFA programs, the Animal Health and Food Safety Services, disaster Preparedness materials for animal owners, and includes a directory of the County Agricultural Commissioners. This guide and appendices can also be downloaded from this site.

California Department of Fish and Game Homepage

Contains information related to wildlife conservation in the context of a changing environment and what you can do to help the wildlife on your property thrive.

UC Davis Western Institute for Food Security and Safety

Our mission is to serve the global community by conducting research, developing training, and providing outreach programs that will enhance the health and security of people, animals, and the environment.

Rural Development Preparedness Consortium - Homepage

The nation’s rural emergency responders face unique challenges when compared to their urban counterparts. In recognizing the need for consistent, quality training which addresses those challenges, the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium was established to develop and deliver relevant all-hazards training in support of rural homeland security requirements

Red Rover Resource Page

The RedRover Relief Urgent Care grants provide funding, advice and other resources to thousands of applicants each year. In addition to the services that RedRover provides directly, we have also compiled a comprehensive directory of organizations in the United States and Canada that can provide Financial assistance with veterinary care.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office

Lake County Sherriff Homepage

Lakeport Police Department

Lakeport Police Department Homepage

Kenwood Fire Protection

Homepage for Kenwood Fire Protection

Carneros Fire Protection

Homepage for Carneros Fire Department

Healdsburg Fire Department

Homepage for Healdsburg Fire Department

Healdsburg Fire Department - Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention methods detailed by the Healdsburg Fire Department. Informs citizens about how to best assist firefighters when they are responding to a scene

Healdsburg Police Department

Healdsburg Police Department Homepage

City of Petaluma Fire Department - Fire Prevention

List of services and Weblinks for everything related to the Petaluma Fire Department

Fire Services

Fire Services from the Rhonert Park Public Safety Department

List of Road Closures

Details road closures around Sonoma County

Santa Rosa Police Department

Santa Rosa Police Department Homepage

Santa Rosa Fire Department

Santa Rosa Fire Department Homepage

Fire Corp Volunteer

Ways you can Get Involved with the local Volunteer fire department in Santa Rosa

Commercial Development Fire Code Requirements

The Sonoma County Department of Emergency Services Fire Prevention Division is primarily responsible for programs, procedures, and projects for preventing the outbreak of fires and regulate the storage, handling and processing of Hazardous Materials through the CUPA program within the unincorporated areas of the county.

City of Sebastopol Fire Department

Sebastopol Fire Department Homepage

Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority

Homepage for Sonoma Valley Fire Department

2017 Fires: Resources and Recovery

Resource and recovery suggestions from the City of Sonoma

Structure Status Information

Interactive Data detailing the status of structures within a fire affected zone

Cloverdale Fire Department

Cloverdale Fire Department homepage

Fire Explorer

Details on how highschoolers can learn the firefighting trade and gain valuable experience through Volunteering and after school programs.

Napa Community Fund Homepage

We mobilize resources, inspire giving, build knowledge and provide leadership on vital community issues to improve the quality of life for all in Napa County. We are a public charity; a grantmaking foundation; a philanthropic advisor; and a staging ground for people, resources and ideas. Every day, we Weblink donors to projects that do good in our community.

Working Solutions Homepage

Specializing in start-up and early-stage financing, Working Solutions creates economic opportunity and builds Financial self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship and promotes microenterprise growth to strengthen the local economy, create jobs and build resilient communities.

California Highway Patrol

CHP Homepage

Clearlake Police Department

Clearlake Police Department Homepage

Fire Recovery

Offers fire recovery services related to mental health, Housing programs and senior care

Fire Recovery - Resources

Community NGO out of Napa assisting with mental health resources for wildfire survivors

The Sonoma Rebound Project

NGO offering mental health and emotional support groups and services to those affected by recent Wildfires

Mental Health Support

List of contacts for anyone looking for mental health support in Lake County

Chrysalis Community Counseling Services

Chrysalis Community Counseling Services, a nonprofit agency, has provided high-quality affordable counseling. Chrysalis is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive place where all voices are heard, encouraged and respected.

Forget Me Not Farm: Farm Therapy Activities for Children

Information about programs run by Forget Me Not Farm for fire survivors

Mental Health and Homeless Student Support

Resources for students who have been affected either physcally or emotionally from the CAL Wildfires

Laure Reichek Housing Hub

We endeavor to serve everyone who comes to us with a Housing crisis – and to do so quickly, expertly, compassionately and without judgement. COTS provides Housing crisis services to the homeless and disenfranchised.

Senior Resource Directory

Online directory for everything senior service related. Includes a plethora of resources for everything related to Housing, Insurance, mental and physical care, & complete listings for both Lake and Mendocino Counties

Lake County Reovers: Mental Health Resources

Mental health resources from lake county recovers

DHCS Services

Find out about the different programs and services offered through DHCS for individuals and stakeholders. Find out how a physician can enroll you in Medi-Cal, how to receive free health screenings, and family planning services. Get help for children in foster care, children with special medical conditions and seniors needing personal care.

Connect to Resources and Tools

Healthy Mendocino works to improve quality of life throughout Mendocino County by encouraging informed dialogue about the actions local residents and organizations can take to improve community health. On the site, you will find information on a broad range of factors that affect health and well-being—everything from air quality to student achievement to poverty.

Wellness and Advocacy: Homepage

Our center is a non-profit Mental Health consumer-operated self-help center offering assistance to Sonoma County residents for their mental health needs.

RECAMFT Homepage

We provide the local Sonoma County community with information about the services and expertise of Marriage and Family Therapists and offer professional networking, Educational activities and events for the membership. Additonally they offer free therapy and counseling services for fire victims

Mental Health and Wellness

When we experience a disaster, people react with increased anxiety, worry and anger. With community and family support, most of us bounce back. Some of us, however, may need extra assistance to cope with unfolding events and uncertainties. If you or someone in your care needs additional assistance recovering emotionally from the fires, please access the following free services:

Post-Fire Resources for Managing your Land

RCD is working closely with our partner, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), to provide the following services: Site visits and planning services for landowners and managers about concerns related to potential erosion, stream impediments, Connect agricultural landowners with potential funding resources, coordinate a growing interest in re-oaking Napa County, and provide facts sheets and resources.

Napa Resource Conservation District

The RCD empowers the community to voluntarily conserve, protect, and restore natural resources in a landscape that supports Agriculture, urban areas, and wild lands. We provide technical assistance, Educational programs, monitoring programs, and funding sources to help land managers meet their conservation goals

Sustainable Napa County

At Sustainable Napa County, we understand that conversations about climate and Energy can be complex and even polarizing. We know that our economy and our environment are interdependent, and that taking local action to keep them both healthy is an opportunity, not a burden. We work with partners locally and around the state to find resources, tools, and information that inspire people to take action in whatever way that makes the most sense for them.

Sustainable Sonoma

Sustainable Sonoma unites Sonoma Valley’s efforts to improve our community under one set of shared goals. This common agenda--across nonprofits, Government, and business--will align and suport local activities that collectively build a thriving, just, and sustainable community

Lake Group

Representing more than 400 Sierra Club members living in Lake County, California, Lake Group is the smallest of the six Groups in Redwood Chapter. We work to preserve our wild heritage, to protect and restore Clear Lake and its watershed, and to promote smart growth, sustainable practices, and environmentally friendly development.

Napa Group

Napa Sierra Club supports slow growth within local cities and works for the protection of wildlife habitats, agricultural lands, and watersheds while accommodating affordable Housing and transportation for the local work force. We participate in many regular community events such as Earth Day and county-wide trail maintenance.

Sonoma Group

The Sonoma Group is part of the Redwood Chapter, and is made up of Sierra Club members who live in Sonoma County. The Sierra Club is a grass­roots, Volunteer-­led organization. We invite you to find out more about our local activities and how you can be involved.

Thrive! Lake County

Thrive! Lake County is supporting a community of innovators in green building, sustainable Agriculture, renewable Energy, supporting independent businesses in town centers, and mentoring a new breed of entrepreneurs that have designed their business with a sustainable vision.

Solar Living Insitute Homepage

The Solar Living Institute (SLI) is a non-profit institution with a national reputation for solar training and sustainable living Education. The mission of the SLI is to promote sustainable living through inspirational environmental Education.

Mendocino County Resource Conservation District Homepage

The RCD works with communities to voluntarily conserve, protect, and restore natural resources in a landscape that supports Agriculture, urban areas, and wild lands. We provide technical assistance, Educational programs, monitoring and assessment services, and grant funding to help land managers meet their conservation goals.

Sonoma County Conservation Action Homepage

Sonoma County Conservation Action (SCCA) is the nonpartisan, political arm of Sonoma County’s environmental movement. Identifying environmentally concerned county residents, distributing information and election endorsements, generating membership and mobilizing residents to write to decision-makers and to Volunteer for electoral campaigns.

Sonoma County Resource Conservation District Homepage

The RCD works with communities to voluntarily conserve, protect, and restore natural resources in a landscape that supports Agriculture, urban areas, and wild lands. We provide technical assistance, Educational programs, monitoring and assessment services, and grant funding to help land managers meet their conservation goals.

Daily Acts Homepage

Daily Acts is a sustainability non-profit that inspires action to create more nourishing, connected, and resilient communities. Our Education programs, action campaigns, and strategic alliances connect people to each other and to their own power to grow food, conserve resources and build local resilience.

AG + Open Space District

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District permanently protects the diverse agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open space lands of Sonoma County for future generations.

Pepperwood Preserve Homepage

Pepperwood’s Dwight Center for Conservation Science produces cutting-edge research, provides comprehensive environmental Education for all ages, and facilitates an innovative citizen science initiative. Our singular focus is applying science to safeguard the future of nature for generations to come.

Aldea Children & Family Service

Aldea Children & Family Services improves people’s mental health so they can strengthen their relationships and become engaged in the community through critical mental health, treatment foster care and adoption, and support services.

LandPath's Homepage

LandPaths creates ways for people to experience the beauty, understand the value, and assist in healing the land in their local communities. Incldues several opportunities to Get Involved through varying conservation based Volunteer work.

NCO Volunteer Opportunities: Mendocino County

Volunteer opportunities for Mendocino County residents

Habitat For Humanity Sonoma County

Volunteer sign up page for Sonoma County Habitat for Humanity

NCO Volunteer Opportunities: Lake County

Volunteer opportunities for Lake County residents

Volunteer Now

Volunteer opportunities for redwood empire food bank.

Volunteer with us!

Volunteers for Outdoor California, V-O-Cal, provides a Volunteer workforce for large-scale trail maintenance and construction projects, habitat restoration, and related land stewardship activities on public lands in partnership with public agencies and other nonprofit organizations.

Volunteer

Volunteer to be a child support advocate and help a child through their family issues today!

Get Involved

Get Involved with your local Sierra Club Group!

Volunteer Association

Details on how to apply to be a Volunteer for the Cloverdale Fire Department

Become a Volunteer

Details on becoming a Volunteer firefighter for the Geyserville Fire Department

Join Angwin Fire Department

Employment and Volunteer firefighter information for the Angwin Police Department.

Sonoma Ecology Center Homepage

Sonoma Ecology Center works to address challenges related to water supply and quality, open space, rural character, biodiversity, Energy, climate change, and a better quality of life for all residents.

Emergency Watershed Protection Program Q&A

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program, EWP, was created by Congress to respond to emergencies caused by natural disasters. The program is designed to help people reduce imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, fire, drought, earthquakes, windstorms and other natural disasters.

Fire Mitigation and Forest Health Initiative

In the wake of the 2017 Wine County wildfires, Pepperwood’s work has become more important than ever to help frame long-term, science-based solutions that make our communities more resilient in the face of future extreme events. As an organization dedicated to leveraging your philanthropy to advance conservation.

The Sonoma County Forest Conservation Working Group Homepage

Helping private landowners in Sonoma County sustain healthy forests, oak woodlands and watersheds.

California Fire Science Consortium

The California Fire Science Consortium (as part of the Joint Fire Science Program’s Fire Science Exchange network) is a network of scientists and managers that strives to accelerate the awareness, understanding, and adoption of wildland fire science information by federal, Tribal, state, local, and private stakeholders within ecologically similar regions. Our mission is to be an inclusive, neutral, customer-driven collaborative group that facilitates the flow of fire science information and dialogue.

UC Agricultural and Nature Resources’ Recovering from Wildfire: A Guide for California’s Forest Landowners

This publication discusses issues that forest landowners should consider following a wildfire in their forest, including how to assess fire impacts, protect valuable property from damage due to erosion, where to go for help and Financial assistance, how to salvage dead trees or replant on your land, and how to claim a casualty loss on your tax return

NeWT’s - NEighbors Working Together

Participating in NeWTs can help you achieve your goals. We are stronger when we work together! NeWTs supports residents in learning and doing: by providing you with tools you need to connect with your neighbors, try a new project, and make a difference.

Redwood Empire Food Bank Partner Resources

A list of Redwood Empire’s partner agencies that may also offer resources for struggling fire survivors.

La Luz Center Homepage

La Luz offers multiple services for Spanish speakers including health & wellness, Financial security, and Educational opportunities.

The Center for Effective Philanthropy Homepage

CEP has led the movement to improve philanthropy through a combination of analysis and a commitment to improving lives. Many NGO members have come to rely on our research for insights into philanthropic effectiveness on a wide range of topics, from assessing performance to developing strategy and building strong relationships.

Northern California Grantmakers Homepage

Northern California Grantmakers is an association of great people doing great work. We bring together foundations, nonprofit organizations, Government, and business to tackle our region’s most pressing social issues. We pool resources, share information, and learn from each other, making our collective impact far greater than if we were going it alone.

Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Homepage

Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers specifically make efforts to: to promote awareness in the marketplace of the superior quality of Sonoma Valley grapes and wines, raise community awareness and to protect the central importance of the grape and wine industry to the local economy and to the quality of life in Sonoma Valley, and assure a healthy social and political environment conducive to grape growing and winemaking

Napa Valley Vintners Homepage

Through our marketing programs, industry Advocacy and comprehensive member resources, we work to be the voice of the Napa Valley wine industry for consumers, members of the wine trade and Media outlets around the globe, and we strive to be the essential trade organization for any vintner producing Napa Valley wine in the Napa Valley.

Sonoma County Farm Bureau Homepage

We will work toward solutions of problems that are unique to farmers and ranchers and the rural community through being pro-active and implementing organized action to benefit those engaged in the various branches of Agriculture and improvement of conditions surrounding rural life and for the cultivation of such sentiments and ideals that promote neighborliness, citizenship and community.

Rural Chicks Homepage

The Rural Chicks are a group of women working in, or supporting, local Agriculture in and around Sonoma County. The organization, as such, is simply a space to find one another, support one another, patronize each other’s businesses and learn about all things AG -related

North Bay Association of Realtors Homepage

Protect private property rights, promote the value of realtors, provide members tools for success through Advocacy and policy work.

Fire Safe Sonoma Homepage

Fire Safe Sonoma’s mission is to promote fire safety and protect natural and manmade resources in Sonoma County through Education, information exchange, resource sharing and community cooperation. Includes a fantastic homeowners guide off of their main page.

North Coast Opportunities: Homepage

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO) is the Community Action Agency that serves Lake and Mendocino Counties with the mission of assisting low-income and disadvantaged people to become self-reliant. NCO provides a safety net of emergency assistance, employment, and training services for low-income individuals and families.

Fair Housing Napa Valley

Fair Housing Napa Valley’s primary programs include fair Housing enforcement and investigation, landlord/tenant counseling and Mediation, Education and outreach, disaster- related Housing counseling, and related assistance to mobile home parks.

211 Mendocino County

Local Mendocino County 2-1-1 Organization to assist with various fire and community recovery meeting.

Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch

Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch is a no-kill rescue and sanctuary in the Napa Valley for companion and farmed animals in need. The nonprofit provides transitional and permanent shelter, adoption and rescue services, humane Education, animal Advocacy, and is committed to ending animal hunger, cruelty, and overpopulation.

Disaster Preparedness training and response for Animals

Napa Community Animal Response Team ("Napa CART") is a Volunteer-led, nonprofit organization that works in cooperation with Local, State and Federal agencies to ensure the best possible outcome for animals in Napa County and other areas who need assistance during an emergency, accident or disaster.

Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity

Landing page for the Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity group

Volunteer Napa

We advance nonprofits and Volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation and empowering individuals in our community. Offers various opportunities in several counties for Volunteerism.

Sonoma County Humane Society Volunteers

Sonoma County Humane Society's Volunteer page

Volunteer Center of Sonoma County

Volunteer Center of Sonoma County has been matching prospective Volunteers with local nonprofits to help them help others. We inspire thousands of people from all walks of life to share their skills and talents with worthwhile causes and organizations that help our community thrive.

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation

The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation provides support to our local community through philanthropic giving. Our fundraising efforts have a direct impact in the areas of literacy, Education, health and human services, the environment and arts and culture. Through community grants and Fund the Future initiatives, we have the ability to impact all needs, ranging from the imMediate to the long term.

Lake County Winegrape Commission

Offers various resources for wineries to help them recover from wildfire damage.

Find a Food Bank In Your Area

Food Banks throughout California provide United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities for distribution to eligible individuals and households within their service area. Find your closest food bank below!

On The Move

Through strong community partnerships, we have built youth-led initiatives that explore approaches to closing the achievement gap, promote wellness and inclusion, reduce social and economic barriers, support youth in their transition into adult independence, increase family self-sufficiency, and develop emerging leadership in the public sector.

Tipping Point Homepage

The devastating fires in the North Bay made for the deadliest and most costly natural disaster in Northern California since the 1906 earthquake. The Tipping Point Emergency Relief Fund supports low-income, vulnerable communities impacted by the crisis. 100% of what you give will go where it is needed most.

Lake County Animal Care and Control

Animal Control and Care resources for Lake County residents

Lake County Animal Care and Control’s Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP)

Lake Evacuation & Animal Protection (LEAP) is our county’s animal disaster response group. It is made up of two different groups of people: the Animal Care & Control staff, as well as a group of highly trained Volunteers.

Mendo Shelter Pets Rescue

Mendo Shelter Pets Rescue (MSPR), is your community animal rescue. We are a foster-based 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit animal organization focusing on helping pets within Mendocino County, California and surrounding areas.

The HALTER Project

The HALTER Project provides first responders and their communities with information and resources for animal emergencies. In any situation: road accident, fire, flood, earthquake, landslide, or pasture, the best outcome for animals and humans is achieved through teamwork between trained first responders, veterinarians, and animal owners working safely together.

Sonoma Action for Equine Rescue (SAFER)

Equine services and rescue. Volunteering available, non-profit specfically deisgned to help horses and horse owners in Sonoma County

SPCA of Lake County

Offering various rescue, foster, and vet resources for residents of lake county

Wine Country Animal Lovers

WCAL is a small, all-Volunteer run animal rescue based out of Napa Valley, CA. We are comprised of local animal lovers wanting to make a difference in the lives of animals. We’ve been serving animals and families in Napa, Lake and Sonoma Counties since 2012, and we work hard to be able to say ’yes’ to calls for help from these counties.

Sonoma County Schools Fire Relief

Resources and information for students that have been affected by the California wildfires.

City of Sebastopol CERT Homepage

The Sebastopol CERT program provides direct training with FEMA based curriculum and specific documentation to support Preparedness training focused on our Sebastopol experience. Please take the time to review the site and consider participating with us to help Sebastopol to be more resilient.

Federal Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates Volunteers about disaster Preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to Volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations.

Getting Assistance After the Fires

If you or your family need assistance because of the fires, and/or resource and referral to other relief services, like mental health counseling, Housing and Legal assistance and more, please read the below information.

Mendocino County Fire Recovery Contact Info

Contact info for all relevant parties post-fire including but not limited to debris removal, 211, FEMA, and various other organizations.

For Community

Mendocino-ROC (“Rebuilding Our Community”) is a collaborative long-term fire recovery committee lead by the County of Mendocino, the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, and North Coast Opportunities (NCO) along with faith-based leaders and community partners.

Sonoma County ROC

ROC Sonoma County grew out of the catalytic efforts of several local emergency agencies and based upon experience, understood the resources needed to promote long-term recovery within a community. The purpose of ROC Sonoma County is to establish and maintain a network within and on behalf of faith-based, non-profit, Governmental, business and other organizations and agencies, which will provide a coordinated fire recovery effort.

Sonoma County Recovers Community Resources Page

SoCo Recovery details various Community Organizations available for fire survivors to help them rebuild their homes

Resilient City Recovery Datas

Interactive Datas detailing Rebuilding information and construction information.

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County

Master Gardeners are trained and certified University of California (UC) Volunteers whose mission is to provide unbiased, high quality, science-based information to non-commercial home gardeners in Sonoma County. Master Gardeners are given an extensive training program in plant science covering such topics as soil and plant nutrition, irrigation, weed-insect-disease control, vegetables, fruit trees and berries, landscape trees-shrubs-lawns-flowers, home composting, and pesticide use alternatives.

Sonoma County Recovers

Local, State, and Federal Agencies have partnered to assist those affected by the Sonoma County fires. Our community partners have also generously offered services and supplies to those in need. This page offers a comprehensive listing of where to get started if you have been affected by the fires.

Lake County Recovers

One stop shop for Lake County residents to get the most update-to-date information pertaining to their situation. Great news and resource section

Sonoma County Community Foundation

We are the hub of philanthropy for the county, connecting people, ideas and resources to benefit all who live here. We work with philanthropists to create plans that will make an impact in our community and become part of their family’s legacy.

Mark West Citizens Advisory Council

Mark West Citizens Advisory Council; MWCAC is established to advise the Board of Supervisors and other County decision makers on local planning and management decisions relating to the Mark West Area and provide a regular forum for citizen participation in the formation of advisory recommendations on those decisions while providing a bridge for communication between the County, local residents and businesses, and the general public on local Government decisions affecting the Mark West Area.

Fire Recovery Community Meetings

The County of Sonoma is hosting a series of Fire Recovery Community Meetings that will gather public input and shape the Recovery and Resiliency Plan that will provide a framework for our County’s future.

Mendocino County Community Foundation Homepage

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations.

Lake County Be Well

This health & wellness guide was created as part of a county-wide initiative called Partnerships to Improve Community Health. We are a collaboration between Community Organizations including North Coast Opportunities, the Lake Family Resource Center, and the Hope Rising Initiative.

Lake County Fire Safe Council

Information and resources for Lake County residents for survival planning in the event of a wildfire and the Best Practices to ensure firefighters can help save your home.

Disaster Myths

Debunking myths about anything disaster-related from Insurance to finances to "go-bags," Sonoma County’s FES has you covered.

NVUSD Napa Fire Recovery Resources

List of resources in english and Spanish for medical, food, and other services within Napa County

Resources for Fire and Disaster

University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources resource page for fire and disaster related emergencies and problems.

LegalAid Sonoma County

Legal Aid assists with a range of crisis Legal needs, including family violence issues, child abuse and neglect issues, and low-income Housing issues. All Legal Aid services are offered in English and Spanish.

Bay Area Legal

BayLegal’s mission is to provide meaningful access to the civil justice system through quality Legal assistance regardless of a client’s location, language or disability.

2017 North Bay Fires - Insurance Claim Help

Navigate your Insurance claim toward a full, fair and prompt settlement. We also offer guidance on debris removal, temporary living arrangements, Government aid, construction issues, hiring professional help, and deciding how and if you will repair, rebuild or buy a replacement home.

United Way Wine Country Homepage

Everyone deserves a good life: a quality Education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health. To create lasting change, United Way focuses on solving the underlying causes of common problems related to Education, income and health. We are committed to achieving lasting solutions - not just quick fixes - for our entire community.

Disaster Assistance Search

Allows users to see the current disaster delcared regions and whether they are eligable for FEMA assistance.

CalOES Resources for Tribal

Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments is essential in emergency management​ planning, response and recovery. Effective relationships with tribes are a necessary step in working together to build more resilient and better prepared communities.

CalFire Grant Opportunities

A variety of grant opportunities from CalFire.

UndocuFund

UndocuFund for Fire Relief in Sonoma County provides direct assistance to undocumented victims of the Northern California fires. The Fund’s mission is to support undocumented children, families, and communities affected by the fires in Sonoma County to recover and rebuild. One hundred percent of all donations will go to victim support.

Time Bank

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County enables Lake County residents, businesses and non-profit organizations to build community and get access to necessary services through the cooperative currency of time dollars.

Lake Family Resource Center

Lake Family Resource Center supports Lake County to achieve safe, sustainable, and healthy families and communities.

211 Sonoma

2-1-1 Sonoma connects Sonoma County residents to non-emergency health and human services resources.

Glen Ellen Forum

The Glen Ellen Forum is working on building a stronger community for the benefit of us all, working together from a positive frame of mind on common goals, valuing all our experiences, with a shared sense of civic discourse and respect of participants.

Ready Glen Ellen

The Glen Ellen Ready plan was created by the Glen Ellen Forum Traffic and Safety Committee and other members of the Glen Ellen community for promoting and practicing existing emergency Preparedness organization, information and training. The goal is to bring us together, share information, help ourselves and each other so we as a community and as individuals can improve our safety for future disasters.

Lake County Alerts: Sign Up

Lake County Alerts: Sign Up. Stay informed on emergency events in your area.

Napa County Alerts: Sign Up

Napa County Alerts: Sign Up Stay informed on emergency events in your area.

Sonoma County Alerts: Sign Up

Sonoma County Alerts: Sign Up. Stay informed on emergency events in your area.

Mendocino County Alerts: Sign Up

Mendocino County Emergency Alerts: Sign Up. Stay informed on emergency events in your area.

SoCo Report It (and alerts)

SoCo Report It. See a service request in Sonoma County and want to see it fixed? Report it here!

Fire Safe Mendocino: Planning Ahead for Survival

Information and resources for Mendocino County residents for survival planning in the event of a wildfire and the Best Practices to ensure firefighters can help save your home.

Make an Emergency Kit

Recommended list of items for an Emergency Kit in case of a wildfire from Santa Rosa’s COPE organization.

Disaster Preparedness

The City of Sonoma Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) addresses the planned response to extraordinary emergency situations associated with large-scale disasters affecting the City of Sonoma. This plan is not intended to address the normal, day-to-day emergency or well-established emergency procedures.

Fire Safety

Cloverdale Fire Department’s list of Best Practices for fire safety in and around your home.

Fire Prevention

Fire prevention tips from the Geyserville Fire Department

Rancho Adobe Fire Prevention

Fire prevention tips from Rancho Adobe Fire Department

Fire Safe Council Homepage

CFSC is a leader in encouraging grassroots movements which make communities more Fire Safe, Firewise and Fire Adapted. CFSC, a statewide non-profit organization, receives federal grants from agencies like the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service.

Citizens Prepared to Organize for Emergencies (COPE)

Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE), was started by residents of the Santa Rose Community of Oakmont, in cooperation with the Santa Rosa Fire Department and the American Red Cross

Sonoma County Community Emergency Response Team

Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE), was started by residents of the Santa Rose Community of Oakmont, in cooperation with the Santa Rosa Fire Department and the American Red Cross as a Volunteer force to help assist their communities in times of disaster.

How to COPE

The mission of COPE is to help residents, families, and neighborhoods become and remain better prepared to respond to and recover from emergency situations. This includes developing individual response plans, maintaining individual emergency supply kits, and outreaching to neighborhoods in the community.

Volunteers in Prevention

The objectives of the VIP Program were to involve and utilize citizens and public service groups in non-salaried positions to reduce man-caused fires within seven targeted areas: Lake-Napa, Shasta, Nevada,-Yuba-Placer, Amador-El Dorado, Santa Clara, Riverside and San Diego.

City of Sebastopol CERT

Volunteer opportunities for Sebastopol citizens to Get Involved in disaster relief.

Disaster Healthcare Volunteers (DHV)

Registration and information for citizens who want to Volunteer their healthcare knowledge in the event of a disaster.

Healthcare Access

Native American resource guide specifically for healthcare. Has several Weblinks to several programs and partner organizations dedicated to serving Tribal Nations

Lake County

Mental health services aggregated website for Lake County

Napa County mental health

Mental health services aggregated website for Napa County

Santa Rosa Emergency information

General emergency information. Includes all important information and location in the event of fire emergencies

Rhonert Park Public Safety Department - Citizens Academy

The Civilian’s Public Safety Academy provides community members with an inside look at local law enforcement and fire protection. During Academy training, students will be introduced to 24 subject areas, including the department’s theory and philosophy, law, use of force, officer safety, investigations, traffic, narcotics, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, fire prevention and fire suppression.

Ready.org Evacuation

Evacuation guidelines for before, during, and after an evacuation as determined by the Department of Homeland Security

Interactive Datas

Various interactive Datas for tracking Emergency Services

CAL OES News

Press Releases by California OES department, contains updates on state benefits related to disaster assistance

UP Answers Insurance Questions (April 2018)

Q&A for specific Insurance related questions-including waiving inventory requirements and participating companies.

permit Sonoma County - Rebuild Together

"Looking Ahead in Hidden Hills" Talks about community togetherness, hope for the future, and examples of neighbors helping one another

Cal Indian Legal Services

Non-profit organization offering low cost Legal services for Tribal nations.

Adult & Aging Division

Sonoma County’s searchable resource page for seniors including in home care assistance, transporation, food, and many others seniors services.

Santa Rosa Fire Department Fire Safety Coloring Book

Coloring book for kids

Sonoma RCD Natural Resources Recovery Guide

Natural Resources Recovery Guide, created by Sonoma County Resource Conversation District to assist landowners in restoring their natural wonders

the Sonoma County Ag and Open Space’s Watershed Collaborative report

This report represents a compilation of prioritized recommendations focused on the long-term resiliency of Sonoma County watersheds - including our natural and working lands. A wide variety of experts provided recommendations, and the report includes the highest agreed upon priorities, but does not represent any one organization, nor does it reflect consensus among the participating organizations

Critical Incident Stress Information Sheet

Bulleted list of stress-relieving steps for families/individuals after a crisis/disaster

Overview of Programs and Services

PDF overview of various mental health programs and services.

Disaster Help

Podcast detailing tips on what to do after a disaster

FAQs about Price Gouging in California

Q&A from the Department of Justice about unfair price gouging in California.

Santa Rosa Fire Department

Santa Rosa Fire Department Homepage

Geyserville Fire Department

Geyserville fire homepage

Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Geyserville Fire Department Homepage

Creative Sonoma Homepage

Creative Sonoma provides programs/services to help/support creative community in Sonoma County. They offer trainings and workshops, networking opportunities, Financial Resources, communication and marketing activities, and innovative collaborations.

Creative Sonoma: Physical Loss Fund (APPLICATION)

Recovery Fund for those who have experienced physical loss or damage due to the fires. Funds are available for imMediate and short-term basic human and art related needs including shelter, medications, art supplies, instruments, rent, mortgage, or utilities, office and creative supplies and equipment, repair and/or mitigation, and relocation costs, and more.

Creative Sonoma: Economic Loss Fund (APPLICATON)

Recovery Fund created by Creative Sonoma for art community; for those who have experienced economic loss due to the fires. Funds are available to individuals who are residents of Sonoma County, or organizations/businesses located in Sonoma County, to mitigate these losses.

Rotary District 5130 Relief Fund Business Grant Recovery Program

Rotary District 5130 has set up a relief fund that includes business grants of up to $5,000 to help re-establish business operations. Assistance is targeted to help agricultural, store front, and home businesses get back into operation.

Sonoma County Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Neighborhood Grants Program

The NGP is a competitive grants program of the United Way of the Wine Country in partnership with Sonoma Clean Power. Together, we are committed to providing Financial support to resident- and community-led groups for projects in their neighborhood or community that help its residents rebuild and recover from the October 2017 wildfires and/or build the resiliency necessary to address future disasters.

Wildfire Home Assessment & Checklist

Use the following checklist to help determine what parts of a home and the surrounding property may be most vulnerable during a wildfire. Reduce those risks with the guidance provided in the following pages.

Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Home from a Wildfire

10 Ways to help prevent a wildfire from destroying your home

Last Minute Checklist to Protect Your Property

Checklist to help homeowners with some last minute efforts they can accomplish to save their home

Protect your Property from Wildfire - CA Edition

This guide was created specifically for Californians and considers appropriate building styles and construction materials, common topographical features, and other factors. This guide will provide information that will help your home or business and your community prepare for and survive a wildfire.

Food Pantry Programs Sonoma County

Article detailing several food bank contacts throughout Sonoma County.

City of Petaluma Fire Prevention Bureau - Weed Abatement Guidelines

This guideline is necessary to provide fire control points and to create or maintain a defensible space around buildings and property lines.

Fire Explorer

Details on how highschool students can learn the fire fighting trade and gain valuable experience

Cloverdale Fire Department

Cloverdale Fire Department homepage

Rhonert Park Public Safety Department

Homepage for the Rhonert Park Department of Public Safety

Santa Rosa Police Department

Santa Rosa Police Department Homepage

Code Upgrade List

Aggregated resource page for current building codes at the city, county, and state level.

City of Santa Rosa Rebuilding and Permitting Info

Helpful Weblinks for all info regarding Permitting and Rebuilding efforts by the City of Santa Rosa

Recursos en Espanol

Weblinks and various resources for Spanish speaking wildfire survivors

Turning Your Power on and Off

Instructions by PG&E for turning your electricity on and off during emergency situations

Gas Safety

Instructions and Best Practices for turning your gas on and off during emergencies or suspected leaks

Insurance Topics

Privately aggregated list of resources to help with Insurance issues and Best Practices when dealing with your Insurance company after a wildfire.

Common Insurance Questions

Information regarding commonly asked Insurance questions and problems with explanations and solutions

Thrive

Thrive! Lake County is supporting a community of innovators in green building, sustainable Agriculture, renewable Energy, supporting independent businesses in town centers, and mentoring a new breed of entrepreneurs that have designed their business with a sustainable vision.

LandPath's Homepage

LandPaths creates ways for people to experience the beauty, understand the value, and assist in healing the land in their local communities. Incldues several opportunities to Get Involved through varying conservation based Volunteer work.

UC Agricultural and Nature Resources' Recovering from Wildfire: A Guide for California's Forest Landowners

This publication discusses issues that forest landowners should consider following a wildfire in their forest, including how to assess fire impacts, protect valuable property from damage due to erosion, where to go for help and Financial assistance, how to salvage dead trees or replant on your land, and how to claim a casualty loss on your tax return

NeWT's - NEighbors Working Together

Participating in NeWTs can help you achieve your goals. We are stronger when we work together! NeWTs supports residents in learning and doing: by providing you with tools you need to connect with your neighbors, try a new project, and make a difference.