The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has committed to Mendocino County that it will secure a contractor this week to address over excavation issues that occurred as a result of private property debris removal after the October 2017 wildfires.
Cal OES will work in coordination with the Mendocino County Executive Office Fire Recovery Team to examine sites of concern and determine if over excavation occurred. For properties that meet the criteria for over excavation, the State’s contractor will work quickly to return excess soil that should not have been removed. The express goal of the Consolidated Debris Removal Program has been to remove fire debris and help communities prepare for rebuilding as quickly and efficiently as possible. Therefore, the amount of soil that was over excavated will be returned in a manner that is compliant with Mendocino County building standards.
After a home site is lost to fire, contaminated soil and foundations have to be removed. So, all debris removal leaves some depressions in the soil. However, Cal OES has committed to help the County address and fix those situations where the State or Federal debris removal contractors removed more soil than was necessary to address fire contamination.
If you believe that too much soil has been removed from your home site and you want your site assessed, the County Recovery Team has set up a local number to receive your concerns and coordinate the process for the State to assess your property.
If you have over-excavation concerns, please call: (707) 234-6076
There will also be other speakers at tonight’s meeting to help with rebuilding efforts, including Hope City Crisis Network, which rebuilds homes for families at a reduced cost, along with County Planning & Building Services and Environmental Health Services.
Representatives will also share information about local services and programs that are available through the M-ROC (Rebuilding our Community) Resource Room.
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Eagle Peak Middle School Cafeteria, 8601 West Rd, Redwood Valley CA 95470
Agencies attending: Mendocino County Planning and Building Services, Mendocino County Department of Transportation, Mendocino County Environmental Health, M-ROC Resource Room, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cal OES, FEMA
Live Online: This media briefing will be streamed live on the Mendocino County YouTube Channel.
For more information please contact Tammy Moss Chandler, Disaster Recovery Director, at the County Executive Office: (707) 463-4441.
