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Preparing Your Pet For A Natural Disaster

Your Dog Advisor

Are you and your dog or cat prepared for a natural disaster?

  1. Know Your Region and Know Your Risks
  2. Make Sure Your Pet’s ID Tags Are Easy to Read and Up To Date.
  3. Microchip Your Pet and Register Your Information.
  4. Have Travel-Ready Pet Carriers for Each Pet
  5. Stock Up on Extra Food and Water for Your Pet
  6. Have Extra Leashes, Harnesses, and Pet Medications On Hand and Ready To Go.
  7. Prepare A Pet-Friendly First-Aid Kit.
  8. Have A Trusted Emergency Contact Who Can Get To Your Pet If You Cannot.
  9. Have Your Pet’s Vet Records and Medications Organized, Easily Accessible, and Ready for Travel at A Moment’s Notice.
  10. Save Pet-Friendly Emergency Contacts In Your Phone and Know Where Local Shelters, Vets, and Pet-Friendly Hotels are In Your Area.

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Here's what it takes to build a fire-resistant home

Business Insider

The home that withstood the wildfire conditions featured closed eaves, fiber cement siding, a fiberglass door, dual-paned windows with tempered screens, and mulch made of rock, not wood. The surrounding vegetation was also located at least five feet away from the building, creating a " noncombustible zone" around the home.

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Disaster Philanthropy Playbook

Center for Disaster Philanthropy

The Disaster Philanthropy Playbook is a compilation of philanthropic strategies, promising practices and lessons learned that help communities be better prepared when a disaster strikes their community. In particular, it is aimed at helping philanthropic organizations and individual donors be more strategic with their investments and recognize the importance of supporting long-term recovery for vulnerable populations.

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GlideFinder

GlideFinder

GlideFinder: a Google Cloud platform to monitor wildfires. "We founded GlideFinder with a long-term goal to help prevent major uncontrolled wildfire, and we firmly believe that applying knowledge and insights from a variety of data sources can have great impact in controlling and managing the effects of these natural disasters."

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Recovery Resources Catalog

Hurricane Maria Stakeholders, Puerto Rico

This Recovery Resources Catalog has tools, resources and information about disaster recovery, grant proposals, and funding opportunities in one document. First, resources are classified as tools, guidance, background information, technical assistance, podcasts, videos, webinars, donations, subsidies and training. Second, a hyperlink is listed for the resource.

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Disaster Recovery Resources

Arkansas Pass Police Department

This guide describes a wide range of federal, private, and nonprofit funding, as well as program and technical assistance resources that may be available pre- and/or post disaster.

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FIRST STEPS AFTER A WILDFIRE

Neighbors Together Santa Rosa

First Steps after a wildfire - a checklist for fire survivors

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Mental Health Resources + Hotlines

Rebuild NorthBay

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.  

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

The Press Democrat

“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."

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

The Press Democrat

"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."

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Block Captains: Organizing for Recovery and Rebuilding After Fires

County of Sonoma

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.

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Block Captains

Rebuild Northbay

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

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

Sonoma Magazine

“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.”

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PG&E Medical Baseline Allowance

PG&E

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.

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Living with Fire Symposium Resources

Pepperwood Preserve

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. 

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

North Bay Business Journal

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."

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

North Bay Business Journal

"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."

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

North Bay Business Journal

"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."

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

North Bay Business Journal

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

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

Time Magazine

"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.”

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Volunteer Opportunities in the North Bay

Rebuild NorthBay

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

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Community Foundations in your area

Rebuild NorthBay

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

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Animal Shelters for the North Bay

Rebuild NorthBay

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

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Nixle & Emergency Alerts: Sign-up!

Rebuild NorthBay

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

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Agricultural Recovery Guide

Rebuild NorthBay

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

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Mendocino County Police Departments

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Mendocino County Police Services: Links + Contact Info

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Lake County Police Departments

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Lake County Police Services: Links + Contact Info

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Sonoma County Police Departments

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Sonoma County Police Services: Links + Contact Info

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Napa County Police Departments

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Napa County Police Services: Links + Contact Information

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Sonoma County Fire Departments

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Links + Contact Info for ALL Sonoma County Fire Depts

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Napa County Fire Deptartments

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Links + Contact Info for ALL Napa County Fire Depts

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Mendocino County Fire Departments

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Links + Contact Info for ALL Mendocino County Fire Depts

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Lake County Fire Departments

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Links + Contact Info for ALL Lake County Fire Depts

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Government

More State and Federal Resources

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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.

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Federal

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Links to our Federal leadership & additional Federal resources.

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State of California

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

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Local Government

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

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North Valley Animal Disaster Group Homepage

North Valley Animal Disaster Group

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.

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Disaster Response

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

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.

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Pets and Disasters

American Veterinary Medical Association

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.

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Large Animals and Lifestock in Disasters

American Veterinary Medical Association

​There are unique considerations for horses and other livestock during a disaster. Preparing ahead of time and acting quickly are the best ways to keep you and your animals—pets and livestock—out of danger.​

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California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) Information

California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC)

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

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Disaster Planning Tips for your Cat (or Dog)

Cat Fanciers’ Association

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

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Condición de ciudadanía y elegibilidad para asistencia pordesastre

FEMA

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

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Lake County Government Homepage

Lake County Government

Find any and all Lake County Government resources and Weblinks.

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Red Rover Resource Page

Red Rover

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.

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Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness

Fema Emergency Management Institute

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

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Animals in Disasters: Community Planning

fema Emergency Management Institute

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.

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National Weather Service

National Weather Service

Provides weather information and warnings for the United States.

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California Department of Food and Agriculture Homepage

California Department of Food and Agriculture

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.

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Geyserville Fire Department

Geyserville Fire Department

Geyserville fire homepage

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Sonoma County Government Homepage

Sonoma County Government

Find any and all Sonoma County Government resources and Weblinks.

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California Department of Fish and Game Homepage

California Department of Fish and Game

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.

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Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Homepage for Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

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Napa County Government Homepage

Napa County Government

Find any and all Napa County Government resources and Weblinks.

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UC Davis Western Institute for Food Security and Safety

UC Davis

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.

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Sonoma County Data of Emergency Shelters

County of Sonoma

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

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Mendocino County Government Homepage

Mendocino County Government

Find any and all Mendocino County Government resources and Weblinks.

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Rural Development Preparedness Consortium - Homepage

Rural Development Preparedness Consortium

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

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City of Petaluma Fire Department - Fire Prevention

City of Petaluma

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

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Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority

Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority

Homepage for Sonoma Valley Fire Department

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office

County of Lake

Lake County Sherriff Homepage

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Fire Services

City of Rhonert Park Public Safety Department

Fire Services from the Rhonert Park Public Safety Department

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2017 Fires: Resources and Recovery

City of Sonoma

Resource and recovery suggestions from the City of Sonoma

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Lakeport Police Department

City of Lakeport

Lakeport Police Department Homepage

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List of Road Closures

County of Sonoma

Details road closures around Sonoma County

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Structure Status Information

CAL FIRE

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

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Kenwood Fire Protection

Kenwood Fire Protection

Homepage for Kenwood Fire Protection

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Santa Rosa Police Department

City of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Police Department Homepage

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Cloverdale Fire Department

Cloverdale Fire Department

Cloverdale Fire Department homepage

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Carneros Fire Protection

Carneros Volunteer Fire Department

Homepage for Carneros Fire Department

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Santa Rosa Fire Department

City of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Fire Department Homepage

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Fire Explorer

Cloverdale Fire Department

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

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Healdsburg Fire Department

City of Healdsburg

Homepage for Healdsburg Fire Department

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Fire Corp Volunteer

City of Santa Rosa Fire Department

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

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Healdsburg Fire Department - Fire Prevention

City of Healdsburg

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

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Commercial Development Fire Code Requirements

County of Sonoma

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.

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Healdsburg Police Department

City of Healdsburg

Healdsburg Police Department Homepage

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City of Sebastopol Fire Department

City of Sebastopol

Sebastopol Fire Department Homepage

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Clearlake Police Department

City of Clearlake

Clearlake Police Department Homepage

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Napa Community Fund Homepage

Napa Valley Community Foundation

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.

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Working Solutions Homepage

Working Solutions

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.

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California Highway Patrol

California State Highway Patrol

CHP Homepage

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Mental Health Support

County of Lake Government

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

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Fire Recovery

Mentis Napa Center for Mental Health Services

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

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Fire Recovery - Resources

Thrive Napa Valley

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

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The Sonoma Rebound Project

The Sonoma Rebound Project

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

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Wellness and Advocacy: Homepage

Sonoma County Department of Health Services - Mental Health Division

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

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Chrysalis Community Counseling Services

Chrysalis Community Counseling

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.

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Forget Me Not Farm: Farm Therapy Activities for Children

Neighbors Together

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

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Senior Resource Directory

Community Care & The Area Agency On Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties

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

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RECAMFT Homepage

Redwood Empire California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

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

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Lake County Reovers: Mental Health Resources

County of Lake

Mental health resources from lake county recovers

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Mental Health and Wellness

Sonoma County Recovers

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:

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Mental Health and Homeless Student Support

Sonoma County Office of Education

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

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DHCS Services

California Department of Healthcare 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.

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Laure Reichek Housing Hub

COTS

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.

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Connect to Resources and Tools

Healthy Mendocino

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.

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Sustainable Sonoma

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

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Aldea Children & Family Service

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.

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Lake Group

Sierra Club - Lake County

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.

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Mendocino County Resource Conservation District Homepage

Mendocino County Resource Conservation District

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.

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Napa Group

Sierra Club - Napa County

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.

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Sonoma County Conservation Action Homepage

Sonoma County Conservation Action

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.

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Sonoma Group

Sierra Club - Sonoma County

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.

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Sonoma County Resource Conservation District Homepage

Sonoma County Resource Conservation District

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.

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Daily Acts Homepage

Daily Acts

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.

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Post-Fire Resources for Managing your Land

Napa County Resource Conservation District

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.

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LandPath's Homepage

LandPaths

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.

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Napa Resource Conservation District

Napa County 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

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Thrive! Lake County

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.

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AG + Open Space District

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and 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.

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Sustainable Napa County

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.

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Solar Living Insitute Homepage

Solar Living Institute

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.

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Pepperwood Preserve Homepage

Pepperwood Preserve

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.

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Volunteer Association

Cloverdale Fire Department

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

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Fire Mitigation and Forest Health Initiative

Pepperwood Preserve

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.

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NCO Volunteer Opportunities: Mendocino County

North Coast Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities for Mendocino County residents

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Become a Volunteer

Geyserville Fire Department

Details on becoming a Volunteer firefighter for the Geyserville Fire Department

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The Sonoma County Forest Conservation Working Group Homepage

The Sonoma County Forest Conservation Working Group

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

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Habitat For Humanity Sonoma County

Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County

Volunteer sign up page for Sonoma County Habitat for Humanity

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Join Angwin Fire Department

Angwin Fire Department

Employment and Volunteer firefighter information for the Angwin Police Department.

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California Fire Science Consortium

CAL FIRE

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.

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NCO Volunteer Opportunities: Lake County

North Coast Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities for Lake County residents

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

University of California

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

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Volunteer Now

Redwood Empire Food Bank

Volunteer opportunities for redwood empire food bank.

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Sonoma Ecology Center Homepage

Sonoma Ecology Center

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.

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NeWT’s - NEighbors Working Together

Sonoma Ecology Center

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.

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Volunteer with us!

Volunteers for Outdoor California

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.

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Emergency Watershed Protection Program Q&A

National Resource Conservation Services

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.

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Volunteer

Court Appointed Special Advocates

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

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Get Involved

Sierra Club

Get Involved with your local Sierra Club Group!

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The Center for Effective Philanthropy Homepage

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.

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North Coast Opportunities: Homepage

North Coast Opportunities

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.

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Northern California Grantmakers Homepage

Northern California Grantmakers

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.

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Fair Housing Napa Valley

Napa Valley Fair Housing

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.

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Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Homepage

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

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211 Mendocino County

2-1-1 Organization

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

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Napa Valley Vintners Homepage

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.

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Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch

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.

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Sonoma County Farm Bureau Homepage

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.

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Disaster Preparedness training and response for Animals

Napa Community Action Response Team

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.

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Redwood Empire Food Bank Partner Resources

Redwood Empire Food Bank

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

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Rural Chicks Homepage

Rural Chicks

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

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Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity

Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity

Landing page for the Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity group

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Volunteer Center of Sonoma County

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.

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La Luz Center Homepage

La Luz Center

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

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North Bay Association of Realtors Homepage

North Bay Association of Realtors

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

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Volunteer Napa

Center for Volunteer and Non-profit leadership

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

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Fire Safe Sonoma Homepage

Fire Safe Sonoma

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.

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Sonoma County Humane Society Volunteers

Humane Society of Sonoma County

Sonoma County Humane Society's Volunteer page

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Mendo Shelter Pets Rescue

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.

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Getting Assistance After the Fires

Napa Valley Community Fund

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.

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Sonoma County Vintners Foundation

Sonoma County Vintners Association

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.

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The HALTER Project

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.

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Mendocino County Fire Recovery Contact Info

County of Mendocino

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

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Lake County Winegrape Commission

Lake County Winegrape Commission

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

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Sonoma Action for Equine Rescue (SAFER)

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

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For Community

Mendocino-ROC (Rebuilding Our 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.

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Find a Food Bank In Your Area

CA Department of Social Services

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!

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SPCA of Lake County

Society for the Prevention and Cruelty of Animals

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

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Sonoma County ROC

County of Sonoma 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.

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On The Move

On The Move Bay Area

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.

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Wine Country Animal Lovers

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.

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Sonoma County Recovers Community Resources Page

Sonoma County Recovers

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

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Tipping Point Homepage

Tipping Point

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.

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Sonoma County Schools Fire Relief

Sonoma County Office of Education

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

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Lake County Animal Care and Control

County of Lake CA

Animal Control and Care resources for Lake County residents

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City of Sebastopol CERT Homepage

City of Sebastopol CERT

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.

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

County of Lake CA

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.

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Federal Community Emergency Response Team

Department of Homeland Security

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.

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Mark West Citizens Advisory Council

County of Sonoma

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.

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Fire Recovery Community Meetings

Sonoma County Office of Recovery and Resiliency

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.

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UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County

UC Davis

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.

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Sonoma County Recovers

County of Sonoma/City of Santa Rosa

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.

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Lake County Recovers

County of Lake CA

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

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Resilient City Recovery Datas

City of Santa Rosa

Interactive Datas detailing Rebuilding information and construction information.

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Sonoma County Community Foundation

County of Sonoma

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.

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Lake County Be Well

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.

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Mendocino County Community Foundation Homepage

Mendocino County Community Foundation

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.

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UndocuFund

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.

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Lake County Fire Safe Council

Lake County

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.

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2017 North Bay Fires - Insurance Claim Help

United Policyholders

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.

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Disaster Myths

Sonoma County

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

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United Way Wine Country Homepage

United Way Wine Country

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.

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NVUSD Napa Fire Recovery Resources

Napa Valley Unified School District

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

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Disaster Assistance Search

FEMA

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

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Resources for Fire and Disaster

Napa County UCCE

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

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Time Bank

Thrive Lake County

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.

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Lake Family Resource Center

Lake County Family Resource Center

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

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LegalAid Sonoma County

Legal Aid 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.

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CalOES Resources for Tribal

CalOES

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.

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Bay Area Legal

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.

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CalFire Grant Opportunities

CalFire

A variety of grant opportunities from CalFire.

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Lake County Alerts: Sign Up

Lake County Alerts

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

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Rancho Adobe Fire Prevention

Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Fire prevention tips from Rancho Adobe Fire Department

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Napa County Alerts: Sign Up

Nixle

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

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Sonoma County Alerts: Sign Up

Nixle

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

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Mendocino County Alerts: Sign Up

County of Mendocino

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

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SoCo Report It (and alerts)

Sonoma County Recovers

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

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211 Sonoma

211 Sonoma

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

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Fire Safe Mendocino: Planning Ahead for Survival

Fire Safe Mendocino

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.

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Disaster Preparedness

Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority

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.

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Glen Ellen Forum

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.

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Make an Emergency Kit

City of Santa Rosa - COPE

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

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Fire Safety

Cloverdale Fire Department

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

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Ready Glen Ellen

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.

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Fire Prevention

Geyserville Fire Department

Fire prevention tips from the Geyserville Fire Department

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City of Sebastopol CERT

City of Sebastopol CERT

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

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Rhonert Park Public Safety Department - Citizens Academy

City of Rhonert Park Public Safety Department

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.

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Disaster Healthcare Volunteers (DHV)

Disaster Healthcare Volunteers (DHV)

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

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Ready.org Evacuation

Department of Homeland Security

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

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Interactive Datas

County of Sonoma

Various interactive Datas for tracking Emergency Services

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Fire Safe Council Homepage

California Fire Safe Council

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.

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Healthcare Access

American Indian & Alaska Native Health

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

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CAL OES News

CAL OES

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

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Citizens Prepared to Organize for Emergencies (COPE)

City of Santa Rosa

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

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Lake County

Network of Care

Mental health services aggregated website for Lake County

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Santa Rosa ACES

City of Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa Auxiliary Emergency Communications Service (SR AECS) is a program created by Government to supplement its emergency communications with professional, unpaid Volunteer staff.

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Sonoma County Community Emergency Response Team

Sonoma County CERT

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.

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Napa County mental health

Network of Care

Mental health services aggregated website for Napa County

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How to COPE

Sonoma County Citizens Organized to Pepare for Emergencies (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.

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Volunteers in Prevention

CALFIRE

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.

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Santa Rosa Emergency information

City of Santa Rosa

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

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Adult & Aging Division

County of Sonoma Government

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

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Questions & Answers

UP Answers Insurance Questions (April 2018)

Neighbors Together

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

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Santa Rosa Fire Department Fire Safety Coloring Book

City of Santa Rosa Fire Department

Coloring book for kids

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Video

permit Sonoma County - Rebuild Together

Permit Office of Sonoma County

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

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Cal Indian Legal Services

California Indian Legal Services

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

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Sonoma RCD Natural Resources Recovery Guide

Sonoma County Conservation District

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

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

Sonoma Open Space

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

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Critical Incident Stress Information Sheet

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

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

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Podcast

Disaster Help

Contractors State License Board

Podcast detailing tips on what to do after a disaster

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Overview of Programs and Services

Lake County Department of Social Services

PDF overview of various mental health programs and services.

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Questions & Answers

FAQs about Price Gouging in California

State of California Department of Justice

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

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Grants & Scholarships

Creative Sonoma Homepage

Creative Sonoma

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.

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Wildfire Home Assessment & Checklist

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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.

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Grants & Scholarships

Creative Sonoma: Physical Loss Fund (APPLICATION)

Creative Sonoma

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.

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Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Home from a Wildfire

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

10 Ways to help prevent a wildfire from destroying your home

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Grants & Scholarships

Creative Sonoma: Economic Loss Fund (APPLICATON)

Creative Sonoma

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.

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Last Minute Checklist to Protect Your Property

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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

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Grants & Scholarships

Rotary District 5130 Relief Fund Business Grant Recovery Program

Rotary Club

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.

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Protect your Property from Wildfire - CA Edition

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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.

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Government

Santa Rosa Fire Department

City of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Fire Department Homepage

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Grants & Scholarships

Sonoma County Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Neighborhood Grants Program

United Way Wine Country

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.

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Government

Geyserville Fire Department

Geyserville Fire Department

Geyserville fire homepage

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Government

Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Rancho Adobe Fire Protection

Geyserville Fire Department Homepage

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Government

Fire Explorer

Cloverdale Fire Department

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

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Cloverdale Fire Department

Cloverdale Fire Department

Cloverdale Fire Department homepage

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Rhonert Park Public Safety Department

City of Rhonert Park Public Safety Department

Homepage for the Rhonert Park Department of Public Safety

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Santa Rosa Police Department

City of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Police Department Homepage

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Food Pantry Programs Sonoma County

Sonoma County Gazette

Article detailing several food bank contacts throughout Sonoma County.

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City of Petaluma Fire Prevention Bureau - Weed Abatement Guidelines

City of Petaluma

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

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Insurance Topics

Neighbors Together

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

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Common Insurance Questions

Neighbors Together

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

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Turning Your Power on and Off

Pacific Gas & Electric

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

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Gas Safety

Pacific Gas & Electric

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

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Code Upgrade List

Neighbors Together

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

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City of Santa Rosa Rebuilding and Permitting Info

Neighbors Together

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

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Recursos en Espanol

California Wildfires Satewide Recovery Resources

Weblinks and various resources for Spanish speaking wildfire survivors

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Thrive

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.

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LandPath's Homepage

LandPaths

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.

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NeWT's - NEighbors Working Together

Sonoma Ecology Center

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.

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

University of California

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

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