Property Assessment
After a natural disaster, the Sutter County Development Services,
Environmental Health Division may partner with local, state or federal partners to conduct damage assessments of impacted properties, which includes properly disposing of hazardous materials and hazardous waters/ash. For agricultural-related damages, the Department of Agriculture can assist with damage reports and other services. Once assessments have been completed, home/land owners will have access to the damage assessment report for their respective properties. Don't forget to file a claim with your insurance company!
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Once the area is declared safe to enter, be aware of safety issues that may be lingering. Whether flood waters or fire-charred items, both have contaminants that are harmful if not reviewed and removed properly. Make sure to follow all safety guidelines and wear proper protective gear if you chose to remove hazardous waste; however, we recommend reaching out to the Sutter County Environmental Health Team to properly have items removed.
Mental Health
Your mental health is vital to the recovery process, whether you, your family, children, or friends, it is important to make time to process the situation or to a way to relieve stress and anxiety. California offers an Emergency Resource Guide which provides additional services, guidance, and recommendations when it comes to disaster recovery. Sutter County Health & Human Services also offers mental health services in the local area.
Essential Services
There are many other resources throughout the Yuba-Sutter area that can provide food, water, clothing, etc., during and after a disaster. Sutter County Community Action Agency provides a list of agencies who can assist with various needs.
Demolition
Debris will need to be removed from the property prior to rebuilding. There are many demolition contractors that hold a C-21 - Building Moving, Demolition license within reasonable proximity of Sutter County. Many of these can be found through a basic internet search.
Planning and Permitting
Whether rebuilding yourself or hiring a contractor, the proper planning and permitting must be performed. This is an easy process! Just send the Technician Team an email, or apply online through the County's e-Trakit program here.
Construction
There are many contractors within the Sutter County area who have experience in the construction of new buildings, whether homes or commercial businesses. Qualified contractors can be found through a basic internet search.
Make sure to check contractor licensing through the California Contractors State License Board prior to hiring them.
