According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, the Bay Area is expected to encounter another round of storms during the upcoming weekend. Although the winds are not projected to be as destructive as those witnessed earlier this month on February 4th, the saturated ground raises the potential for nuisance flooding, fallen … Continued
The National Weather Service reports that another storm will impact the Bay Area this weekend, with the region under both a Flood Watch from late afternoon Saturday – Monday morning and a Wind Advisory from Saturday morning – Monday morning. The City of Sonoma is forecast to receive 2 – 3″ of rain beginning Saturday … Continued
With rainfall on the way next week, we strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now available to City … Continued
UPDATE 10/27, 1:40 PM – The National Weather Service has upgraded the fire weather concerns to a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Interior Mountains. North-northeast winds are expected to develop early Saturday morning across the ridges of the North Bay, East Bay, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dry, offshore winds will peak late … Continued
On October 19, 2023, millions of people will participate in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills by practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On, or other protective actions that reduce earthquake injuries. What we do to prepare now, before the next big earthquake, will determine how well we can survive and recover. ShakeOut will occur in houses, workplaces, … Continued
There’s a Nationwide Emergency Alert Test happening on October 4th, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Voluntarily participate and provide feedback to the county on the nationwide wireless emergency alert exercise TOMORROW, Oct. 4, at approximately 11:20 -11:50 a.m. ⚠The test alert will attempt to reach every cell phone in the county. We encourage you to … Continued
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for North Bay Interior Mountains in effect from 11:00 PM Tuesday (8/29) to 8:00 PM Wednesday (8/30) due to forecasted gusty northerly winds and poor overnight humidity recovery. North wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are possible. The … Continued
Summer is officially here and the temperatures are going up. It’s important to consider the effects of warmer temperatures and to take appropriate precautions to protect your health and safety during heat events. By following a few important steps, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors, and pets comfortable and safe during a heatwave: … Continued
Temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near – it’s time to take measures to create defensible space around your home by managing vegetation. Proper Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire District’s (SVFD) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing … Continued
Read the Full Press Release The Sonoma Community Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Fire District and a coalition of Sonoma Valley organizations including the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership, HALTER Project, Sonoma Valley Collaborative, and Sonoma Valley Volunteers are proud to offer a new program to help Sonoma Valley … Continued
