Happy Holidays, Napa!

As we approach the holidays, here is a reminder that the City of Napa's (virtual) offices will be closed next week on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 to celebrate the holidays.
We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.

Also, with Christmas Day falling on a Friday this year, your regular trash collection services may be changed. Customers whose waste/recycling collection day usually falls on Friday will be moved to Saturday. Customers whose waste/recycling collection day falls on Thursdays will not be impacted. Also, the Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility will be closed on December 25th and January 1st for the holidays.

Napa County Now Subject to Regional Stay Home Order

As of December 17, 2020 at 11:59PM, Napa County is subject to the Regional Stay Home Order issued by the State of California, which takes place when there is less than 15% capacity in Intensive Care Units (ICU) in the region.
The order will remain in effect for at least three weeks, and until the region’s ICU capacity projected out four weeks is equal or greater than 15%. To check the daily ICU capacity by region, please view the ICU Capacity information on the State's COVID-19 website.

About the Regional Stay Home Order
The Regional Stay Home Order instructs Californians to stay at home as much as possible and to stop mixing between households that can lead to the spread of COVID-19. The order allows access to critical services and outdoor activities to preserve Californians’ physical and mental health. The Regional Stay Home Order will help limit exposure, interrupt transmission, and prevent overwhelming regional ICU capacity.
This order prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes certain business sectors except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requires 100% masking and physical distancing in all sectors. For more sector-specific details, please view the Regional Stay at Home Orders on the State's COVID-19 website.

Frequently Asked Questions
Business Operations
Questions can be emailed to [email protected] or the public can call (707) 253-4540. Napa County’s call center is staffed Monday-Friday from 8am to 8pm.

The City of Napa Bids a Fond Farewell to Napa Fire Chief Steve Brassfield

After nearly 27 years of service with the Napa Fire Department (NFD), Fire Chief Steve Brassfield will retire on Dec. 25, 2020. His leadership and exemplary service to Napa was recognized at last Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Chief Brassfield was first hired with the NFD in 1994 as a firefighter/paramedic. He took over as Fire Chief in December 2016 and has achieved incredible accomplishments during his tenure. Read more about Chief Brassfield's honorable career at https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=303.

Napa County Continues to Report Rising COVID-19 Cases

December 18, 2020 - Napa County is reporting 103 new cases of COVID-19; 2,732 active cases; 4,646 confirmed cases; 24 confirmed deaths; and 1,890 recoveries. A total of 124,521 people have been tested.

Stay tuned to www.countyofnapa.org/coronavirus for more information.

Don’t be like Casey. Don’t give the unwanted gift of COVID-19 to family and friends. Stay home. Stay within your household. Protect you and your loved ones this holiday season. #stopthesurge

Let’s All Do Our Part

Wear a mask.

Don’t gather.

Physically distance.

Stay home.

For more info: covid19.ca.gov

COVID-19 Testing Update from Napa County

The Verily Drive-Thru Site has extended testing in Napa County through December 2020.

Verily has now extended testing to those 13 years of age and up. Appointments can be made by visiting www.projectbaseline.com. Testing is in high demand and while testing capacity has expanded at the site, those having difficulty scheduling an appointment should check the site daily for availability.

Napa County’s website includes a comprehensive list of other testing options including private labs and mail in testing options. Visit that site here: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2963/Testing-Locations

Napa Fire Department Joins Toys for Tots Once Again

With the holiday season in full swing, the City of Napa's Fire Department is once again participating the Toys for Tots program. The Fire Department accepts new, unwrapped toys at any one of our five fire stations:

- 930 Seminary St.
- 1501 Park Ave.
- 2000 Trower Ave.
- 251 Gasser Dr.
- 3001 Browns Valley Rd.

This is a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer to children who may not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season. When dropping off toys, please remember to wear a face covering and drop off the toys in the toy boxes located in front of each fire station.

CanDo's Give! Guide for Napa Valley

During this very challenging year, needs have soared while the ability of nonprofits to raise funds has severely diminished. If you're able, check out CanDo's Give! Guide for Napa Valley to help raise support and awareness of the work of nonprofits serving Napa County residents.

Visit CanDoGiveGuide.org for a list of numerous Napa Valley nonprofits, links to learn more about them and an easy way to donate, beginning at $10. You can make an invaluable difference this holiday season for those in the Napa community.

Cut Back on Food Waste This Holiday Season

With the holidays fast approaching, it is easy to forget to be mindful of the amount of food going in the garbage.

Some easy ways to cut back on food waste include:

- Store food properly
- Freeze, dehydrate or pickle food that's about to go bad
- Eat veggies without peeling
- Find ways to use parts of food you'd normally toss
- Put food scraps to work

For more ways to cut back on food waste, visit https://www.naparecycling.com/5-ways-to-cut-back-on-food-waste/.

Adapted Work Environment (AWE) Success: Virtual Composting Workshops

Adapted Work Environment (AWE) Success: After 16 years of hosting Compost Workshops, the City of Napa's Solid Waste and Recycling Division did not want to stop hosting workshops when the pandemic started shutting down offices and businesses. Despite every Master Gardener knowing it would be much more work going digital, the City, the County and the UC Master Gardeners organized two digital workshops for residents - one for backyard composting and one for worm composting.

Attendees heard from the presenters, asked questions during a Q&A and were able to pick up their worm bin later or purchase a subsidized backyard composter. In total, 50 people attended our first ever digital Composting Workshops!

Our staff is AWEsome!

Napa County: DEADLINE EXTENDED for Wildfire Victims

January 15th, 2021 is the *NEW* deadline to submit documents for debris removal on your property. Please visit the following page for details: Hennessey Fire and Glass Fire Phase I and Phase II Documents and Instructions

For general questions about debris removal processes, please review the information provided on this page. You may also refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page or call the Napa County PBES Wildfire Assistance Hotline (707) 299-1350.

Para obtener información y apoyo en español, llame a la línea de información del Condado de Napa al 707-299-1350.

Flavored Tobacco Ban Goes Into Effect January 1, 2021

On January 1, 2021, the City of Napa's ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products within the City will go into effect.

The only exceptions to this law will be for loose leaf tobacco, premium cigars and products sold specifically by hookah tobacco retailers.

The City's new law will also mirror the new flavored tobacco ban statewide. Read more at https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=293.

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