(KRON4) — The scope of the damage in Napa and Sonoma counties is still hard to grasp, but recovery is underway and communities and businesses need visitors now more than ever.

Travel enthusiast Dana Rebmann joined KRON4’s Marty Gonzalez to talk about the Wine Country being back in business.

Dana says the devastation is unprecedented. The images – particularly of neighborhoods in Santa Rosa were horrifying. Santa Rosa is home for Rebbmann, but it doesn’t matter where you live, we all watched the scenes play out in disbelief. People died. Homes were wiped out with terrifying speed.

Residents are beginning a recovery process that will take years.

That said, it’s essential for our Bay Area neighbors to understand Wine Country is open for business. It’s ready for visitors.

This is the view Saturday, after the rain passed through, from Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen.