flood resources
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Photos by Bill Hoban and Robbi Pengelly, courtesy Sonoma Index-Tribune |
FLOOD ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
A resource packet is available at the Sonoma Valley Chamber of commerce which includes: - SBA Loan Application Forms and information - Listing of Chamber Member Businesses that can help in restoring funding for your business. Please call (707) 996-1033 or stop by the office at 651-A Broadway, Sonoma.
County Assistance – Affected areas other than the Lower Russian River:
Here's summary information for any businesses seeking disaster loans and the like from the SBA, provided by the County Office of Emergency Services:
The general hotline for public is 565-3856.
For those affected by the flood who reside in areas other than the Lower Russian River, assistance will be provided by the agencies at their normal locations. For information regarding services please contact the following:
Permit Information 565-1900
Property Assessment Information 565-1888
Housing Authority 565-7500
Environmental Health 565-6565
PublicHealth 565-4400
Mental Health 565-4850
Human Services (Sonoma Works, Food Stamps, CMSP, Medi Cal & General Assistance) 565-2715
Salvation Army 869-3661
American Red Cross 577-7600
West County Community Services 869-2654
Catholic Charities 578-6000
Dumpsters: Dumpsters will be provided for flood clean-up purposes. For locations of dumpsters call the Emergency Services Public Information Hotline at 565-3856. Roadside pick-up of flood debris and refuse will be provided in the affected areas of the lower Russian River beginning on Tuesday morning and continuing through the weekend. Regular disposal fees will not be waived for refuse delivered directly to county disposal sites.
Hazardous Materials: Household toxics should be taken to the Central Disposal Site, 500 Mecham Rd. in Petaluma. The toxics facility will be open Thursday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for no charge to county residents. For more information call 565-1152. Mon.-Fri. 8-5. For emergencies – call 9-1-1.